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How to get fromRhode Island to Schenectadyby bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Schenectady by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus FlixBus 2693
    5h 37m
    $36–56

  2. Drive 179 mi

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

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    7h 16m
    $69–139

  4. Train (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

Rhode Island to Schenectady by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Providence to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Worcester Union Station, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Albany Bus Terminal in around 5h 37m. 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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