There are 5 ways to get from Catskill to Skaneateles by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Train via Albany
best- Take the train from Hudson Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
4h 55m$174–495Drive 161 mi
cheapest- Drive from Catskill to Skaneatelescar 161 mi
3h 37m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Catskill to Albanybus Adt A412
- Take the bus from Albany to Syracusebus Adt A264-D / ...
6h 54m$40–72Train
- Take the train from Hudson Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Empire Service / ...
6h 16m$69–219Bus, train
- Take the bus from Catskill to Albanybus Adt A412 / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
7h 11m$53–228
Catskill to Skaneateles by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Catskill to Skaneateles is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Catskill to Skaneateles is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Catskill to Skaneateles. However, there are services departing from Catskill and arriving at State St & Academy St via Albany, Regional Transportation Center and C22. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Catskill station to Skaneateles. However, there are services departing from Hudson Amtrak Station and arriving at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Catskill and Skaneateles is 203 miles. The road distance is 162 miles.
The best way to get from Catskill to Skaneateles without a car is to train via Albany which takes 4h 55m and costs $170 - $500.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Catskill to Skaneateles, including transfers.
Catskill to Skaneateles bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Catskill station.
Catskill to Skaneateles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hudson Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Catskill to Skaneateles is to train via Albany which takes 4h 55m and costs $170 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Catskill, NY, USA and Skaneateles, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Catskill to Skaneateles via Hudson Amtrak Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, and Syracuse Regional Transportation Center in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catskill to State St & Academy St via Albany, Regional Transportation Center, and C22 in around 6h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hudson Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hudson Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Hudson Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–140
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $7–45
- Business
- $35–130
- Business Plus
- $45–140
- Economy
- $8–50
- Economy Plus
- $9–60
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–110
- Business
- $70–170
- Business Plus
- $80–190
- Economy
- $40–120
- Economy Plus
- $45–120
Train from Hudson Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $45–120
- Business
- $80–180
- Business Plus
- $90–190
- Economy
- $50–130
- Economy Plus
- $55–140
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–110
- Business
- $70–170
- Business Plus
- $80–190
- Economy
- $40–120
- Economy Plus
- $45–120
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Catskill to Albany
- Saver
- $14–21
- Flexible
- $21–35
Bus from Albany to Syracuse
- Saver
- $26–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
Bus from Catskill to Albany
- Saver
- $14–19
- Flexible
- $19–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Catskill to Skaneateles bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Catskill to Skaneateles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Catskill to Skaneateles is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Catskill to Skaneateles.
There are 40+ hotels available in Skaneateles.