There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Chelsea by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Schenectady to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270
5h 29m$32–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 35m$121–189Drive 186.5 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Chelseacar 186.5 mi
3h 23m$32–46Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ALB - BOS
5h 55m$94–608Bus via Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Albany to Bostonbus FlixBus 2691
6h 30m$32–54
Schenectady to Chelsea by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Chelsea is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Chelsea is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Chelsea. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Box District via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Chelsea. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Schenectady and Chelsea is 197 miles. The road distance is 187.6 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Chelsea without a car is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Schenectady to Chelsea, including transfers.
Schenectady to Chelsea bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Chelsea train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Chelsea is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 6h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $650 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Chelsea, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Schenectady to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Schenectady to Chelsea bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Schenectady to Chelsea train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Chelsea is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Schenectady to Chelsea.
There are 1814+ hotels available in Chelsea.