There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Cambridge by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Schenectady to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270
5h 5m$30–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 3m$70–150Drive 182.3 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Cambridgecar 182.3 mi
3h 17m$34–49Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ALB - BOS
5h 59m$78–442
Schenectady to Cambridge by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Cambridge is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Cambridge is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Schenectady and arriving at Boston. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Schenectady and arriving at Boston. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Schenectady and Cambridge is 191 miles. The road distance is 183.4 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Cambridge without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $30 - $60.
The bus from Schenectady to Boston takes 5h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Schenectady to Cambridge bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Cambridge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Cambridge is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 6h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $450 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Cambridge, MA, USA?
Greyhound-us operates a bus from Schenectady to Boston once daily, and the journey takes 5h 5m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 6h 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Cambridge bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Boston station.
Schenectady to Cambridge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Cambridge is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Schenectady to Cambridge.
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