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

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There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Niskayuna by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Schenectadytrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 47m
    $77–230

  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 / ...
    7h 43m
    $48–90

  3. Drive 277.3 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Niskayunacar car 277.3 mi
    4h 56m
    $51–74

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BUF - ALB
    5h 30m
    $120–732

  5. Bus via Ithaca (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Schenectadybus bus FlixBus 2691
    9h 18m
    $57–94

Buffalo to Niskayuna by train, foot, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Schenectady 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 4h 53m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to 2764 Rt 7 via Syracuse and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 7h 43m.

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