There are 5 ways to get from Lawrence to Schenectady by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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
6h 18m$36–62Drive 174.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lawrence to Schenectadycar 174.3 mi
4h 7m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 39m$127–203Train, fly
- Take the train from Lawrence to North Stationtrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BOS - ALB
7h 52m$102–618Bus via Amherst
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
8h 54m$32–47
Lawrence to Schenectady by train, subway, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Schenectady is to bus via Amherst which costs $30 - $50 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Schenectady is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Schenectady via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Lawrence and arriving at Schenectady via Malden Center and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Lawrence and Schenectady is 219 miles. The road distance is 175.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Lawrence to Schenectady, including transfers.
Lawrence to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Lawrence to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Schenectady is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Lawrence, MA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- 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 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lawrence to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
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
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- 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
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Lawrence to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Schenectady station.
Lawrence to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Schenectady is 175 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Lawrence to Schenectady.
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