There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to St. Catharines by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train via Canadian Border (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Canadian BorderMaple Leaf
7h 16m$56–175Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to SyracuseAdt 264 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Niagara FallsAdt N816
8h 53m$80–277Drive 476.3 km
- Drive from Schenectady to St. Catharines476.3 km
5h 18m$95–138Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)ALB - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Niagara Falls
8h 48m$367–2,158Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to St. CatharinesVIA Rail
7h 32m$65–150Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)ALB - YYZ
- Take the bus from Toronto Airport to St. Catharines, ON
9h 4m$367–1,070
Schenectady to St. Catharines by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to St. Catharines is to train which costs $65 - $150 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to St. Catharines is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to St. Catharines. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at St. Catharines Fairview Mall via Syracuse and Niagara Falls Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Schenectady and arriving at St. Catharines. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Schenectady and St. Catharines is 516 km. The road distance is 476.3 km.
The best way to get from Schenectady to St. Catharines without a car is to train via Canadian Border which takes 7h 16m and costs $55 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Schenectady to St. Catharines, including transfers.
Schenectady to St. Catharines bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to St. Catharines train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to St. Catharines is to train via Canadian Border which takes 7h 16m and costs $55 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $280 and takes 8h 53m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and St. Catharines, ON, Canada?
Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Canadian Border once daily. Tickets cost $50–170 and the journey takes 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to St. Catharines Fairview Mall via Syracuse and Niagara Falls Bus Terminal in around 8h 53m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–2,300
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–2,200
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–2,100
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–2,500
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–2,300
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–2,300
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–3,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Canadian Border
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $50–110
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $55–170
- Business - advance purchase
- $75–340
- Business Class
- $120–410
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to St. Catharines
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $80–150
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $80–130
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $65–90
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–110
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $35–110
- Flexible
- $70–110
Bus from Syracuse to Niagara Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–160
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $80–160
Bus from Buffalo to Niagara Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $19–25
- Flexible
- $25–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-833-583-3636
- contact@riderexpress.ca
- Website
- riderexpress.ca
Bus from Toronto Airport to St. Catharines, ON
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://riderexpress.ca/
- Standard
- $45–65
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to St. Catharines bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Schenectady to St. Catharines train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at St. Catharines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to St. Catharines is 476 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Schenectady to St. Catharines.
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