There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Rhode Island by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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 South Station to Providencetrain Providence/Stoughton Line
6h 35m$38–650Drive 178.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Providencecar 178.7 mi
3h 10m$33–48Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Back Bay to Providencetrain Providence/Stoughton Line
7h 28m$126–782Bus
- Take the bus from Albany to Providencebus Bz 1412
7h 35m$38–68
Schenectady to Rhode Island by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady station to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave and arriving at Providence via Albany and Providence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Providence via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Schenectady and Rhode Island is 235 miles. The road distance is 179.8 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Rhode Island without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 35m and costs $35 - $650.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Schenectady to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Schenectady to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Albany station.
Schenectady to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Rhode Island is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs $120 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
You can take a train from Schenectady to Providence via Boston and Back Bay in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Albany to Providence 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
Train from South Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–14
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
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
- $30–50
- 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Albany to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Schenectady to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Providence station.
Schenectady to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Rhode Island is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Schenectady to Rhode Island.
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