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

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Scotia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Schenectadytrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 18m
    $78–232

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0215 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus bus Adt A253 / ...
    6h 23m
    $48–130

  3. Drive 271.4 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Scotiacar car 271.4 mi
    4h 45m
    $50–72

  4. Fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BUF - ALB
    6h 9m
    $122–734

  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
    8h 53m
    $58–95

  6. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane BUF - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus bus
    8h 17m
    $107–508

Buffalo to Scotia by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Scotia, 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 208 Mohawk Ave via Syracuse, Schenectady, and State St & S. Church St in around 6h 23m.

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