There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Schenectady by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, 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
best- Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus Greyhound US0270
6h 42m$33–64Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 29m$123–203Drive 197.3 mi
- Drive from Salem to Schenectadycar 197.3 mi
3h 40m$35–51Fly
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BOS - ALB
6h 49m$107–667Train, bus
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
8h 40m$35–73
Salem to Schenectady by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Schenectady is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Schenectady via Congress St @ Sudbury St and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Schenectady via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Salem and Schenectady is 209 miles. The road distance is 198.4 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Salem to Schenectady, including transfers.
Salem to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Salem to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Salem to Schenectady is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 8h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $700 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 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 $120–190 and the journey takes 6h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
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 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
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
- $35–55
- 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 Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Schenectady station.
Salem to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Schenectady is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Salem to Schenectady.
There are 218+ hotels available in Schenectady.