There are 5 ways to get from Newton to Schenectady by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus Greyhound US0270
5h 26m$32–59Drive 175.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newton to Schenectadycar 175.8 mi
3h 6m$30–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 3m$112–192Fly
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BOS - ALB
6h 22m$108–662Bus via Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
7h 6m$34–51
Newton to Schenectady by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newton to Schenectady is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Newton to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Newton to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Washington St @ Bacon St and arriving at Schenectady via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Newton to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Newton Centre and arriving at Schenectady via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Newton and Schenectady is 199 miles. The road distance is 176.8 miles.
The best way to get from Newton to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Newton to Schenectady, including transfers.
Newton to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Newton to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Newton to Schenectady is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 8h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $700 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Newton, MA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $110–190 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–700
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 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- 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 Boston to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Newton to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Schenectady station.
Newton to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newton to Schenectady is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Newton to Schenectady.
There are 219+ hotels available in Schenectady.