There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Cleveland by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 20m$55–180Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus 254
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
10h 55m$76–173Drive 456.1 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Clevelandcar 456.1 mi
7h 57m$84–121Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ALB - CLE
6h 6m$106–656
Schenectady to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Cleveland is to train which costs $55 - $180 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Cleveland is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $100 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Cleveland station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Cleveland Bus Station via Syracuse Bus Station and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Schenectady and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Schenectady and Cleveland is 461 miles. The road distance is 458.7 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs $55 - $180.
The train from Schenectady to Cleveland Amtrak takes 8h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Schenectady to Cleveland bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Cleveland is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs $55 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $180 and takes 10h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $700 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Cleveland Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $55–180 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Cleveland Bus Station via Syracuse Bus Station and Buffalo in around 10h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Albany County Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Albany County Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Albany County Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- $26–40
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
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
- $24–40
- 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/
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Cleveland bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Schenectady to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Cleveland is 459 miles. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Schenectady to Cleveland.
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