There are 5 ways to get from Cohoes to Buffalo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Buffalotrain Empire Service / ...
7h 47m$78–234Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171
8h 34m$42–86Drive 285.4 mi
- Drive from Cohoes to Buffalocar 285.4 mi
5h 10m$53–76Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ALB - BUF
7h 12m$126–758Bus via Ithaca
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Ithacabus FlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus Adt N806
10h 58m$54–92
Cohoes to Buffalo by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cohoes to Buffalo is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Cohoes to Buffalo is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cohoes to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Ontario St & Remsen St and arriving at Buffalo via Albany Bus Terminal, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Cohoes to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Buffalo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Cohoes and Buffalo is 304 miles. The road distance is 287 miles.
The best way to get from Cohoes to Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs $75 - $240.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Cohoes to Buffalo, including transfers.
Cohoes to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Cohoes to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Cohoes to Buffalo is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs $75 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 8h 34m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $800 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Cohoes, NY, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Buffalo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 5h 16m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Cohoes to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Cohoes to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cohoes to Buffalo is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Cohoes to Buffalo.
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