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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 39m
    $45–110

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus bus Adt A253 / ...
    8h 3m
    $36–102

  3. Drive 284.7 mi

    1. Drive from Niagara Falls to Schenectadycar car 284.7 mi
    5h 1m
    $52–75

  4. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BUF - ALB
    6h 28m
    $128–811

  5. Train via St. Catharines

    1. Take the train from St. Catharines to Schenectadytrain train VIA Rail
    9h 10m
    $50–184

  6. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Canadian Border to Torontotrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane YTZ - ALB
    9h 39m
    $96–502

Niagara Falls to Schenectady by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Niagara Falls, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Schenectady 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 5h 39m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pine Avenue & Main Street to Schenectady via Ellicott Street & MTC Static, Buffalo, and Syracuse in around 8h 3m.

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