There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Cranston by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Albany to Providencebus Bz 1412
6h 36m$60–120Drive 174.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Cranstoncar 174.3 mi
3h 33m$32–46Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
7h 4m$89–758Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane ALB - PVD
5h 31m$80–404
Albany County Airport (ALB) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Cranston is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Cranston is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady station to Cranston. However, there are services departing from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave and arriving at Providence via Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Cranston. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Schenectady and Cranston is 204 miles. The road distance is 175.3 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Cranston without a car is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Schenectady to Cranston, including transfers.
Schenectady to Cranston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Albany station.
Schenectady to Cranston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Cranston is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $800 and takes 7h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $410 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Cranston, RI, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Albany to Providence 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Cranston via Boston and Providence in around 7h 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Albany to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Cranston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Providence station.
Schenectady to Cranston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Cranston is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Schenectady to Cranston.
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