There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Newton by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Schenectady to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270
5h 52m$31–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 41m$122–185Drive 176.6 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Newtoncar 176.6 mi
3h 8m$31–44Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ALB - BOS
6h 19m$94–604Bus via Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Albany to Bostonbus FlixBus 2691
6h 53m$34–52
Schenectady to Newton by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Newton is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Newton is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Newton. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Washington St @ Bacon St via Otis St @ Summer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Newton. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Newton Centre via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Schenectady and Newton is 198 miles. The road distance is 177.6 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Newton without a car is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Schenectady to Newton, including transfers.
Schenectady to Newton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Newton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Newton is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 6h 41m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $650 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Newton, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Schenectady to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $110–190 and the journey takes 6h 3m.
- 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
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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Booking & Getting There
Schenectady to Newton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Schenectady to Newton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Newton is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Schenectady to Newton.
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