There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Schenectady (Station) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Buffalo to Schenectadytrain Empire Service / ...
4h 53m$70–230Bus via Syracuse
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracusebus Adt N813-D / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus Adt A253-D / ...
6h 50m$43–75Drive 271.6 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Schenectady (Station)car 271.6 mi
4h 45m$50–72Fly
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BUF - ALB
6h 33m$96–606Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
7h 25m$50–76
Buffalo to Schenectady (Station) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Schenectady (Station) is to bus via Syracuse which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Schenectady (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Schenectady (Station). However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Schenectady via Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Buffalo and arriving at Schenectady. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Buffalo and Schenectady (Station) is 281 miles. The road distance is 273.2 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Schenectady (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $70 - $230.
The train from Buffalo to Schenectady takes 4h 53m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Buffalo to Schenectady (Station) bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Schenectady (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Schenectady (Station) is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $70 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus via Syracuse, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $650 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Schenectady (Station), NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Schenectady 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–170 and the journey takes 4h 53m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Schenectady (Station) via Syracuse and Schenectady in around 6h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $45–80
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Booking & Getting There
Buffalo to Schenectady (Station) bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Buffalo to Schenectady (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Schenectady (Station) is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Buffalo to Schenectady (Station).
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