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How to get fromProvidence to Schenectadyby bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Providence to Schenectady by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, line 905 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadwaybus bus 905
    5h 40m
    $36–56

  2. Drive 179 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Schenectadycar car 179 mi
    3h 10m
    $33–48

  3. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    8h 8m
    $92–913

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PVD - ALB
    6h 27m
    $81–471

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus bus Greyhound US0270
    6h 5m
    $36–68

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Boston to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    8h 11m
    $78–696

Providence to Schenectady by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Providence to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway via Worcester Union Station, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Albany Bus Terminal in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 8h 8m.

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