What is the travel distance from Boston to Schenectady?

The distance covered from Boston to Schenectady is 242 km (150 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Boston to Schenectady?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Back Bay Station, in Boston, and end it at Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop, in Schenectady.

Bus Boston to Schenectady from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Schenectady on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	4h 5m	11:05am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	4h 10m	8:25pm	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Schenectady on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	4h 10m	8:25pm	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	Cheapest
	Bus	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	4h 5m	11:05am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	Fastest

Next departures for Boston to Schenectady on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	4h 5m	11:05am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	4h 10m	8:25pm	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Schenectady on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	4h 5m	11:05am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	4h 10m	8:25pm	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	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 a good way to reach Schenectady. The journey takes about 4 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 5mAverage Duration

243 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $222	Average Duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$26 - $624	Average Duration15h 33m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Schenectady?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Stops in Schenectady

A
Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop
22 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87386 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $54

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

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

What is the travel distance from Boston to Schenectady?
The distance covered from Boston to Schenectady is 242 km (150 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Boston to Schenectady?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Back Bay Station, in Boston, and end it at Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop, in Schenectady.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$47

11-19

$47

Today

$47

11-21

$78

11-22

$65

11-23

$68

11-24

$67

11-25

$188

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Schenectady was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $47

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 $47 to $273 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 $65 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.