There are 3 ways to get from Schenectady to Durham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Boston to Durham Stationtrain Downeaster
8h 36m$93–189Drive 187.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Durhamcar 187.5 mi
4h 26m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270 / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2615
9h 38m$58–99
Schenectady to Durham by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Durham is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Durham is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Durham. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Dover Transportation Center via Boston and Hanover Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Durham Station via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Schenectady and Durham is 281 miles. The road distance is 188.6 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Durham without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Schenectady to Durham, including transfers.
Schenectady to Durham bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Durham is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 9h 38m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Durham, NH, USA?
You can take a train from Schenectady to Durham Station via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Durham Station via Boston, Portsmouth Bus Stop, Hanover Station, Dover Transportation Center, and Dover in around 9h 38m.
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
Train from Boston to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $24–35
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/
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Durham bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Schenectady to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Durham is 189 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Schenectady to Durham.
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