There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Niskayuna by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus Greyhound US0270
4h 53m$31–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 28m$69–272Drive 175.4 mi
- Drive from Cambridge to Niskayunacar 175.4 mi
3h 11m$32–47Fly
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BOS - ALB
5h 57m$88–493
Cambridge to Niskayuna by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Niskayuna is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Niskayuna is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Niskayuna. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at 2764 Rt 7 via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Niskayuna. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Schenectady via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Cambridge and Niskayuna is 199 miles. The road distance is 176.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Niskayuna without a car is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Cambridge to Niskayuna, including transfers.
Cambridge to Niskayuna bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Cambridge to Niskayuna train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Niskayuna is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $280 and takes 7h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $500 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, MA, USA and Niskayuna, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 13m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Cambridge to Niskayuna bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Schenectady station.
Cambridge to Niskayuna train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Niskayuna is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Cambridge to Niskayuna.
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