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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cleveland to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    8h 25m
    $140–300

  2. Bus via Buffalo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus bus 253
    9h 57m
    $64–146

  3. Drive 456.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Schenectadycar car 456.1 mi
    7h 56m
    $84–121

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane CLE - ALB
    6h 13m
    $126–706

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0171
    12h 47m
    $80–154

Cleveland to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $140–300 and the journey takes 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland, OH to Schenectady via Buffalo, NY, Buffalo, and Syracuse in around 9h 57m.

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