There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Durham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Boston to Durham Stationtrain Downeaster
8h 36m$152–240Drive 187.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Durhamcar 187.5 mi
4h 26m$34–48Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2615
9h 38m$44–74Fly, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ALB - BOS
- Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Durham Stationtrain
8h 27m$130–658Bus, train
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain
- Take the train from Boston to Durham Stationtrain
10h 9m$62–124
Schenectady to Durham by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Schenectady to Durham, including transfers.
Schenectady to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, 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 $150 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 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.
- 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 46m
- 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 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
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
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- 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
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Schenectady to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, 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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