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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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| Train | Back Bay Station | Schenectady Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | South Station (Train Terminal) | Schenectady Station | No tags | ||||
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| Train | South Station (Train Terminal) | Schenectady Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Schenectady
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 CA$54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5789 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at CA$26
Amtrak Boston Schenectady recent customer reviews
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Schenectady by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Boston to Schenectady?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Schenectady start from CA$26. The average price for this train route is around CA$245. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Schenectady?
The average train journey time from Boston to Schenectady is 8h 48m, covering a distance of 241 km. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Boston to Schenectady route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Schenectady?
The earliest train from Boston to Schenectady departs at 06:35. And the latest train departs at 19:01.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Schenectady was searched and found on 22 Apr 2026 with a price of CA$76To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston, MA, US to Schenectady as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from CA$76 to CA$1,082 for a train 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 CA$76, which is on 2026-04-22.
