There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Salem by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 15m$125–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Schenectady to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270
7h 17m$32–56Drive 197.4 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Salemcar 197.4 mi
3h 42m$34–49Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ALB - BOS
6h 54m$96–616
Schenectady to Salem by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Salem is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Salem. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Salem. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Salem via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Schenectady and Salem is 236 miles. The road distance is 198.6 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Salem without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Schenectady to Salem, including transfers.
Schenectady to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Salem is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 7h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $650 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $110–190 and the journey takes 6h 3m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Schenectady to Boston twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.
- 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
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
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Schenectady to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Schenectady to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Salem is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Schenectady to Salem.
There are 1347+ hotels available in Salem.