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How to get fromSchenectady to Williamstownby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Williamstown by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    3h 34m
    $26–55

  2. Drive 44.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schenectady to Williamstowncar car 44.8 mi
    1h 8m
    $9–12

  3. Line 905 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave to Albany Bus Terminalbus bus 905
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Pittsfieldbus bus Greyhound US0270s
    4h 20m
    $10–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Schenectady to Williamstowntaxi taxi 44.8 mi
    1h 8m
    $140–170

  5. Line 370 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 604 State St to Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton Stbus bus 370
    2. Take the bus from Troy Post Office to Benningtonbus bus Vt
    4h 41m

Schenectady to Williamstown by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 87.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Williamstown, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Pittsfield Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave to Williamstown via Albany Bus Terminal, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Pittsfield in around 4h 20m.

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