What is the travel distance from Boston to Schenectady?

About 150 miles (242 km) separate Boston and Schenectady.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Schenectady?

The majority of buses traveling from Boston to Schenectady start their journey at Back Bay Station and wind up at Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Boston to Schenectady from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Boston to Schenectady on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 37m	7:27pm	Schenectady Station	Cheapest
7:00am	Boston (South Station)	4h 5m	11:05am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	Fastest
12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 37m	7:27pm	Schenectady Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Schenectady

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Schenectady. The journey takes about 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 5mAverage Duration

151 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $136	Average Duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$67 - $432	Average Duration10h 4m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Boston Schenectady recent customer reviews

Driver Jones was excellent! He made the trip a delight. He was personable, professional and most courteous and helpful!

Dr Lloyd Sheldon J.

April 27, 2018

Great service

Alissa N.

February 10, 2018

Amtrak

4/55,591 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Schenectady?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - North Station

C - South Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Stops in Schenectady

A - Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, US to Schenectady by bus

What is the travel distance from Boston to Schenectady?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Schenectady?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/15

$40

11/16

$40

Today

$47

11/18

$32

11/19

$16

11/20

$16

11/21

$32

11/22

$32

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Schenectady was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Boston, MA, US to Schenectady, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $212 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Schenectady based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-19.