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

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There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Oberlin by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Elyria Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    9h 14m
    $159–317

  2. Drive 489.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schenectady to Oberlincar car 489.7 mi
    8h 34m
    $90–130

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus bus 254
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus bus
    12h 40m
    $95–203

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane ALB - CLE
    6h 3m
    $188–784

Albany County Airport (ALB) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights

Calendar107Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Oberlin, OH, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Elyria Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Oberlin via Syracuse Bus Station, Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, and Lorain County Transportation & CS in around 12h 40m.

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