What is the cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Erie?

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Erie is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Schenectady to Erie?

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Erie is to drive which takes 6h 22m and costs $65 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Erie?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Erie. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Erie via Syracuse Bus Station and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Erie?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Schenectady and arriving at Erie Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Erie?

The distance between Schenectady and Erie is 366 miles. The road distance is 359.4 miles.

How do I travel from Schenectady to Erie without a car?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Erie without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $40 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Schenectady to Erie?

The train from Schenectady to Erie Amtrak Station takes 6h 37m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Erie bus from?

Schenectady to Erie bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Erie train from?

Schenectady to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.

Train, bus or fly from Schenectady to Erie?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Erie is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $40 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $210 and takes 9h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $700 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Schenectady to Erie bus arrive?

Schenectady to Erie bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.

Where does the Schenectady to Erie train arrive?

Schenectady to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Erie Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Schenectady to Erie?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Erie is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Schenectady to Erie.

How do I get a train ticket from Schenectady to Erie?

Book your Schenectady to Erie train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Schenectady to Erie?

Book your Schenectady to Erie bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Erie?

There are 73+ hotels available in Erie.

Schenectady to Erie - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Erie Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited
6h 37m
$40–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracuse254
2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Erie
9h 4m
$67–201
Drive 357.3 mi
1. Drive from Schenectady to Erie357.3 mi
6h 22m
$66–95
Fly to Erie International Airport
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Erie International Airport (ERI)ALB - ERI
8h 21m
$134–656
Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)ALB - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Erie
9h 20m
$253–1,512
Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)ALB - PIT
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
11h 16m
$209–704

Schenectady to Erie by train (Amtrak)

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What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Erie Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–140 and the journey takes 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Erie via Syracuse Bus Station and Buffalo in around 9h 4m.

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