There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to New Bedford by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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 New Bedfordbus Bz 0109 / ...
7h 20m$42–71Drive 209 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to New Bedfordcar 209 mi
3h 47m$36–52Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
8h 51m$131–201Bus, train
- Take the bus from Albany to Bostonbus FlixBus 2691
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
8h 43m$42–66
Schenectady to New Bedford by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to New Bedford is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to New Bedford is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at New Bedford via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at New Bedford via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Schenectady and New Bedford is 247 miles. The road distance is 210.2 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to New Bedford without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Schenectady to New Bedford, including transfers.
Schenectady to New Bedford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to New Bedford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to New Bedford is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Schenectady to New Bedford via Boston in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to New Bedford via Boston and South Station in around 8h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
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
- $35–55
- 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
- $30–50
- 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Schenectady to New Bedford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Schenectady to New Bedford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to New Bedford is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Schenectady to New Bedford.
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