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How to get fromSchenectady to Buffaloby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Buffalotrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 16m
    $55–80

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus bus Adt A264 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Buffalobus bus Adt N804 / ...
    6h 24m
    $39–81

  3. Drive 271.4 mi

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Buffalocar car 271.4 mi
    4h 45m
    $50–72

  4. Fly from Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ALB - BUF
    6h 12m
    $186–1,132

  5. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane BOS - BUF
    10h 9m
    $182–892

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane JFK - BUF
    7h 40m
    $167–766

Schenectady to Buffalo by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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 $85–180 and the journey takes 5h 16m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Buffalo via Syracuse in around 6h 24m.

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