There are 3 ways to get from Northampton to Schenectady by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, line 905 bus
best- Take the bus from Northampton to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terrbus 905
2h 38m$14–20Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 48m$68–239Drive 88.7 mi
- Drive from Northampton to Schenectadycar 88.7 mi
2h 25m$16–22
Northampton to Schenectady by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Schenectady is to bus and line 905 bus which costs $14 - $20 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Northampton to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Schenectady station. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Schenectady via Springfield and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Northampton and Schenectady is 95 miles. The road distance is 89.2 miles.
The best way to get from Northampton to Schenectady without a car is to bus and line 905 bus which takes 2h 38m and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Northampton to Schenectady, including transfers.
Northampton to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Northampton to Schenectady is to bus and line 905 bus which takes 2h 38m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $240 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Northampton, MA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Northampton to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Albany Bus Terminal in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 2h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Northampton to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- [email protected]
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr
- Base fare
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Northampton to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Northampton to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Schenectady is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Northampton to Schenectady.
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