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How to get fromToronto to Schenectadyby train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Schenectadytrain train VIA Rail
    9h 22m
    $100–270

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracusebus bus 325
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus bus 253
    11h
    $61–107

  3. Drive  364.1 mi

    1. Drive from Toronto to Schenectadycar car 364.1 mi
    6h 30m
    $84–121

  4. Fly from Toronto Island Airport

    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane YTZ - ALB
    5h 41m
    $98–556

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus bus 2708
    2. Take the train from Canadian Border to Schenectadytrain train Maple Leaf
    9h 47m
    $167–313

  6. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane YYZ - ALB
    7h 34m
    $92–518

Toronto to Schenectady by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Schenectady, NY, USA?

VIA Rail operates a train from Toronto Union Station to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $100–270 and the journey takes 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto to Schenectady via Buffalo and Syracuse in around 11h.

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