There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 37m$40–140Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus 254
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
9h 3m$68–168Drive 357.3 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Eriecar 357.3 mi
6h 22m$66–95Fly to Erie International Airport
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane ALB - ERI
8h 9m$146–706Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ALB - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
9h 30m$236–1,428
Schenectady to Erie by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Erie is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Erie is to drive which takes 6h 22m and costs $65 - $95.
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 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Schenectady and arriving at Erie Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Schenectady and Erie is 366 miles. The road distance is 359.4 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Erie without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $40 - $140.
The train from Schenectady to Erie Station takes 6h 37m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Schenectady to Erie bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
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 - $170 and takes 9h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $750 and takes 8h 9m.
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 $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 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Albany County Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,300
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,400
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,300
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $40–90
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $45–140
- Business - advance purchase
- $60–280
- Business Class
- $100–320
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
- $25–40
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- 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
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
- $28–40
- 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 Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Erie bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Schenectady to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Erie Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Erie is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Schenectady to Erie.
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