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

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There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Schenectady by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus bus Greyhound US0270
    5h 59m
    $36–72

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus FlixBus 2693
    8h 9m
    $35–63

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    8h 29m
    $73–163

  4. Drive 197.2 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to Schenectadycar car 197.2 mi
    3h 40m
    $36–52

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BOS - ALB
    6h 48m
    $82–477

Salem to Schenectady by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Greyhound-us operates a bus from Boston to Schenectady once daily, and the journey takes 4h 5m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 6h 37m.

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