There are 3 ways to get from Schenectady to Canandaigua by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Schenectady to RochesterMaple Leaf / ...
- Take the taxi from Rochester to Canandaigua
4h 13m$125–227Drive 191 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Canandaigua191 mi
3h 22m$35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to Ithaca
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Geneva246
- Take the bus from Geneva Exchange Lot-Geneva to West Ave Hub, Shelter 1-Canandaigua
7h 29m$40–122
Schenectady to Canandaigua by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Canandaigua is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Canandaigua is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Canandaigua. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at West Ave Hub, Shelter 1-Canandaigua via Ithaca and Geneva Exchange Lot-Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Schenectady and Canandaigua is 240 miles. The road distance is 192.1 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Canandaigua without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 13m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Schenectady to Canandaigua, including transfers.
Schenectady to Canandaigua bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Canandaigua bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ithaca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Canandaigua is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Schenectady to Canandaigua.
There are 63+ hotels available in Canandaigua.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Canandaigua, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Schenectady to West Ave Hub, Shelter 1-Canandaigua via Ithaca, Geneva, and Geneva Exchange Lot-Geneva in around 7h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $40–95
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $40–80
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $23–90
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Ithaca to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $15–26
- Flexible
- $26–35
- Phone
- +1 585-288-1700
- Website
- myrts.com
Bus from Geneva Exchange Lot-Geneva to West Ave Hub, Shelter 1-Canandaigua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- myrts.com
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
Rochester Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 585-478-5113
Rochester Taxi
- Phone
- +1 585-414-4650
- Website
- rochestertaxiservice.com
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