There are 3 ways to get from Buffalo to Skaneateles by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Buffalo to Skaneateles by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Skaneateles is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Skaneateles is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Skaneateles. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at State St & Academy St via Regional Transportation Center and C22. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Skaneateles. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Buffalo and Skaneateles is 169 miles. The road distance is 133.3 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Skaneateles without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $150 - $330.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Buffalo to Skaneateles, including transfers.
Buffalo to Skaneateles bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Skaneateles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Skaneateles is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $150 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $65 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Skaneateles, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 29m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Buffalo to Syracuse every 4 hours. Tickets cost $28–100 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Buffalo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $40–110
- Business
- $70–180
- Business Plus
- $80–190
- Economy
- $40–120
- Economy Plus
- $45–120
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Skaneateles bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Buffalo to Skaneateles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Skaneateles is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Buffalo to Skaneateles.
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