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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Cleveland to SchenectadytrainLake Shore Limited
    8h 25m
    $70–150
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus253
    10h 48m
    $70–236
  3. Drive 456.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Schenectadycar456.1 mi
    7h 54m
    $84–121
  4. Fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeCLE - ALB
    6h 25m
    $123–706
  5. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)planeCLE - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus
    8h 43m
    $147–530

Cleveland to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 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 10h 48m.

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