There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Buffalo by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Schenectady to BuffaloEmpire Service / ...
5h 26m$40–110Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to SyracuseAdt 264 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to BuffaloFlixBus 2686 / ...
6h 19m$42–129Drive 271.4 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Buffalo271.4 mi
4h 44m$50–72Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)ALB - BUF
6h 45m$218–1,384
Schenectady to Buffalo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Buffalo is to train which costs $40 - $110 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Buffalo is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Buffalo via Syracuse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Schenectady and arriving at Buffalo. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Schenectady and Buffalo is 281 miles. The road distance is 273 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $40 - $110.
The train from Schenectady to Buffalo takes 5h 26m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Schenectady to Buffalo bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Buffalo is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $130 and takes 6h 19m, you could also fly, which costs $210 - $1,400 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Buffalo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 5h 26m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Buffalo via Syracuse Bus Station in around 6h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,400
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,300
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $50–110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $50–85
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $50–80
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $17–85
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Buffalo bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Schenectady to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Buffalo is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Schenectady to Buffalo.
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