There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Gloucester by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Schenectady to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270
- Take the train from Chelsea to Gloucestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
7h 28m$37–67Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from North Station to Gloucestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
8h 17m$127–197Drive 213.9 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Gloucestercar 213.9 mi
4h 4m$37–53Fly, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ALB - BOS
- Take the train from Chelsea to Gloucestertrain
7h 52m$100–620Bus, train via Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
- Take the bus from Albany to Bostonbus FlixBus 2691
- Take the train from Chelsea to Gloucestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
8h 27m$38–64
Schenectady to Gloucester by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Gloucester is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Gloucester is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Gloucester via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Schenectady and Gloucester is 226 miles. The road distance is 215.2 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Gloucester without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 28m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Schenectady to Gloucester, including transfers.
Schenectady to Gloucester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Gloucester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Gloucester is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Schenectady to Gloucester.
There are 244+ hotels available in Gloucester.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Gloucester, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Schenectady to Gloucester via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 8h 17m.
- 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
Train from Chelsea to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from North Station to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
Train from Chelsea to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from Chelsea to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
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
- $30–45
- 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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