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

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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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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Erie Amtrak Station to SchenectadytrainLake Shore Limited
    6h 51m
    $80–100

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus253
    8h 53m
    $60–217

  3. Drive 359.2 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Schenectadycar359.2 mi
    6h 18m
    $66–95

  4. Fly from Erie International Airport

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeERI - ALB
    8h 25m
    $144–756

  5. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Erie Amtrak Station to Clevelandtrain
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeCLE - ALB
    8h 32m
    $137–745

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeBUF - ALB
    8h 38m
    $145–926

Erie to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Erie Amtrak Station to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $80–100 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 8h 53m.

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