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

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There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Buffalo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Buffalotrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 16m
    $70–230

  2. Drive  271.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schenectady to Buffalocar car 271.4 mi
    4h 45m
    $47–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus bus Adt A264-D / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalobus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    6h 7m
    $49–130

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ALB - BUF
    6h 26m
    $158–932

  5. Bus via Ithaca

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Ithacabus bus FlixBus 2691
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    8h 14m
    $58–144

Schenectady to Buffalo by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest 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 $150–240 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 Bus Station in around 6h 7m.

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