What is the cheapest way to get from Erie to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Erie to Schenectady is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Erie to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Erie to Schenectady is to drive which takes 6h 18m and costs $65 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Erie and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Erie, PA and arriving at Schenectady via Buffalo and Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Erie and Schenectady?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erie Station station and arriving at Schenectady. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Erie to Schenectady?

The distance between Erie and Schenectady is 366 miles. The road distance is 361.3 miles.

How do I travel from Erie to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Erie to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $50 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Erie to Schenectady?

The train from Erie Station to Schenectady takes 6h 51m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Erie to Schenectady bus from?

Erie to Schenectady bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Erie, PA station.

Where do I catch the Erie to Schenectady train from?

Erie to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.

Train, bus or fly from Erie to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Erie to Schenectady is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $170 and takes 9h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $800 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Erie to Schenectady bus arrive?

Erie to Schenectady bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Buffalo, NY station.

Where does the Erie to Schenectady train arrive?

Erie to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.

Can I drive from Erie to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Schenectady is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Erie to Schenectady.

How do I get a train ticket from Erie to Schenectady?

Book your Erie to Schenectady train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Erie to Schenectady?

Book your Erie to Schenectady bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 206+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Erie to Schenectady - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Erie Station to SchenectadyLake Shore Limited
6h 51m
$50–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NY
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectady253
9h 13m
$58–167
Drive 359.2 mi
1. Drive from Erie to Schenectady359.2 mi
6h 18m
$66–95
Fly from Erie International Airport
1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)ERI - ALB
8h 8m
$154–756
Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtrak
2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Albany County Airport (ALB)CLE - ALB
8h 30m
$141–746
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NY
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)BUF - ALB
8h 38m
$155–976

Erie to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 363.7 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Erie Station to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie, PA to Schenectady via Buffalo, NY, Buffalo, and Syracuse in around 9h 13m.

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