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

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Waterford by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    6h 45m
    $85–241

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0171
    7h 38m
    $49–88

  3. Drive 287.6 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Waterfordcar car 287.6 mi
    5h 14m
    $53–76

  4. Fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BUF - ALB
    6h 37m
    $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
    10h 32m
    $59–96

  6. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 13m
    $133–683

  7. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 11m
    $109–466

Buffalo to Waterford by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 5h 14m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NY once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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