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How to get fromBuffalo to Schenectadyby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus) or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Schenectadytrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 3m
    $40–110

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus bus Adt 253 / ...
    7h
    $52–119

  3. Drive 272 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Schenectadycar car 272 mi
    4h 44m
    $50–72

  4. Fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BUF - ALB
    5h 53m
    $148–984

  5. Bus via Ithaca (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus bus FlixBus 2685
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Schenectadybus bus FlixBus 2691
    8h 25m
    $59–168

  6. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane BUF - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus bus
    8h 14m
    $140–827

Buffalo to Schenectady by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Schenectady 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 5h 3m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Schenectady via Syracuse in around 7h.

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