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How to get fromBuffalo to Galwayby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Buffalo to Galway by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Schenectadytrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 17m
    $126–296

  2. Drive 263.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buffalo to Galwaycar car 263.5 mi
    4h 50m
    $49–70

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0215 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus bus Adt A253 / ...
    7h 17m
    $88–180

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BUF - ALB
    2. Take the taxi from Albany-Airport-ALB to Galwaytaxi taxi
    5h 16m
    $196–828

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

Calendar114Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Galway, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Schenectady 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 4h 53m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Galway via Syracuse, Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, and Rt 50 & Brookline Rd in around 7h 17m.

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