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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Schenectadytrain train Empire Service / ...
    4h 53m
    $70–230

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0215 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus bus Adt A253-D / ...
    6h
    $47–123

  3. Drive  272 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Schenectadycar car 272 mi
    4h 46m
    $47–68

  4. Fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BUF - ALB
    6h 12m
    $110–682

  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 30m
    $56–83

  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 8m
    $97–478

Buffalo to Schenectady by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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 $150–240 and the journey takes 4h 53m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Schenectady via Syracuse in around 6h.

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