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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    6h 37m
    $100–230

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus bus 254
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Buffalobus bus 308 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    9h 14m
    $55–105

  3. Drive 357.3 mi

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Eriecar car 357.3 mi
    6h 24m
    $66–95

  4. Fly to Erie International Airport

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane ALB - ERI
    7h 47m
    $156–756

  5. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ALB - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    9h 25m
    $142–806

  6. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane ALB - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus bus
    11h 19m
    $384–744

Schenectady to Erie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Erie Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Erie via Syracuse and Buffalo in around 9h 14m.

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