There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Lawrence by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Schenectady to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
7h 45m$35–59Drive 174.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Lawrencecar 174.6 mi
4h 9m$30–44Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
8h 10m$127–196Fly, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ALB - BOS
- Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain
8h 5m$102–618Bus, train
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain
- Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain
9h 44m$38–80
Schenectady to Lawrence by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Lawrence is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Lawrence is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Nesc Credit Union via Boston and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Lawrence via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Schenectady and Lawrence is 231 miles. The road distance is 175.6 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Lawrence without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Schenectady to Lawrence, including transfers.
Schenectady to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Lawrence is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Lawrence, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Schenectady to Nesc Credit Union via Boston, Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Lawrence via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 8h 10m.
- 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 38m
- 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 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- 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 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 North Station to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 57 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 Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from North Station to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 57 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 Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Schenectady to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Lawrence is 176 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Schenectady to Lawrence.
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