There are 3 ways to get from Schenectady to Elmira by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Schenectady to Binghamton, Ny136 / ...
- Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmira948 / ...
4h 55m$34–161Drive 180.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Elmira180.1 mi
3h 12m$33–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Take the bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to E Water Street Park & Ride30
6h 12m
Schenectady to Elmira by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Elmira is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Elmira is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Elmira. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Elmira via Binghamton, Ny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Schenectady and Elmira is 185 miles. The road distance is 181.1 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Elmira without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Schenectady to Elmira, including transfers.
Schenectady to Elmira bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Elmira bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Binghamton, Ny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Elmira is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Schenectady to Elmira.
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What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Elmira, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Schenectady to Elmira via Binghamton, Ny in around 4h 55m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $28–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $28–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $25–40
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Schenectady to Binghamton, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $45–80
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmira
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–37
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $32–37
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmira
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $9–85
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 607-734-5211
- Website
- ridectran.com
Bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to E Water Street Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://ridectran.com
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