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How to get fromNiagara-on-the-Lake to Schenectadyby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to SchenectadytrainEmpire Service / ...
    6h 6m
    $49–115

  2. Train via Old Fort Niagara (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canadian Border to SchenectadytrainMaple Leaf
    9h 4m
    $35–120

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Syracuse Bus StationbusFlixBus 2686 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to SchenectadybusAdt 253 / ...
    7h 46m
    $56–130

  4. Drive 296.9 mi

    1. Drive from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Schenectadycar296.9 mi
    5h 25m
    $68–99

  5. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeBUF - ALB
    8h 23m
    $138–824

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Schenectady 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–120 and the journey takes 5h 39m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Schenectady via Niagara Falls USA and Syracuse in around 7h 46m.

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