There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Schenectady by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
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 5m$30–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 34m$113–308Drive 181.7 mi
- Drive from Cambridge to Schenectadycar 181.7 mi
3h 14m$33–47Fly
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BOS - ALB
6h 14m$113–663Train, bus
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
6h 37m$31–65
Cambridge to Schenectady by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Schenectady is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Schenectady. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Schenectady via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Cambridge and Schenectady is 191 miles. The road distance is 182.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $30 - $55.
The bus from Boston to Schenectady takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
Cambridge to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Cambridge to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Schenectady is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $310 and takes 6h 34m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $700 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, MA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 5h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
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
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Cambridge to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Schenectady station.
Cambridge to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Schenectady is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Cambridge to Schenectady.
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