There are 5 ways to get from Providence to Niskayuna by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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 via Springfield
best- Take the bus from Providence to Springfieldbus Bz 2423
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Schenectadybus Greyhound US0270
6h 4m$35–59Drive 172.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Niskayunacar 172.8 mi
3h 7m$32–46Train
- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Boston to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
9h 39m$120–748Fly
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PVD - ALB
6h 7m$106–661Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Albanybus Bz 2423
- Take the bus from Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza to Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton Stbus 182
7h 33m$40–66
Providence to Niskayuna by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Niskayuna is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Niskayuna is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Niskayuna. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at 2764 Rt 7 via Springfield Union Station and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Niskayuna. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Schenectady via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between Providence and Niskayuna is 200 miles. The road distance is 173.8 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Niskayuna without a car is to bus via Springfield which takes 6h 4m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Providence to Niskayuna, including transfers.
Providence to Niskayuna bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Niskayuna train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Niskayuna is to bus via Springfield which takes 6h 4m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $750 and takes 9h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $700 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Niskayuna, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to 2764 Rt 7 via Springfield, Springfield Union Station, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to 2764 Rt 7 via Back Bay, Boston, Schenectady, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 9h 39m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Albany County Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,800
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- [email protected]
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza to Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St
- Base fare
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Providence to Niskayuna bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Springfield station.
Providence to Niskayuna train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Niskayuna is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Providence to Niskayuna.
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