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How to get fromSchenectady to Niagara-on-the-Lakeby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Niagara-on-the-Lake by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Niagara Falls Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Service / ...
    6h 29m
    $68–150

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to SyracusebusAdt 264 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Niagara Falls USAbusFlixBus 2686 / ...
    7h 40m
    $78–176

  3. Drive 473.1 km

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Niagara-on-the-Lakecar473.1 km
    5h 23m
    $95–137

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeALB - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus
    8h 15m
    $351–2,325

  5. Train via Old Fort Niagara (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Canadian BordertrainMaple Leaf
    7h 41m
    $75–136

  6. Train via St. Catherines

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to St. CatharinestrainVIA Rail
    10h 20m
    $68–214

Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada?

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–140 and the journey takes 6h 4m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Niagara-on-the-Lake via Syracuse Bus Station and Niagara Falls USA in around 7h 40m.

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