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How to get fromAmherst to Saratoga Springsby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Amherst to Saratoga Springs by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Schenectadytrain train Empire Service / ...
    6h 22m
    $101–266

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracusebus bus Adt N809 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus bus Adt A253 / ...
    10h 2m
    $47–94

  3. Drive 271.3 mi

    1. Drive from Amherst to Saratoga Springscar car 271.3 mi
    5h 1m
    $50–72

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BUF - ALB
    6h 23m
    $144–739

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus bus Adt N809 / ...
    2. Take the train from Rochester to Schenectadytrain train Empire Service / ...
    9h 51m
    $78–264

Amherst to Saratoga Springs by bus and foot

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Amherst, NY, USA and Saratoga Springs, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Schenectady 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 4h 36m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street & Jersey Left to Broadway & Lake Ave via Wilkeson Way & LaRivere Drive, Buffalo, Syracuse, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 10h 2m.

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