There are 6 ways to get from Erie to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Erie Station to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 51m$85–210Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracusebus 325
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus 253
9h 15m$57–97Drive 359.2 mi
- Drive from Erie to Schenectadycar 359.2 mi
6h 20m$66–95Fly from Erie International Airport
- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ERI - ALB
9h 44m$156–806Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane CLE - ALB
8h 28m$150–811Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BUF - ALB
8h 49m$113–654
Erie to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Schenectady is to bus which costs $55 - $100 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Schenectady is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Erie, PA and arriving at Schenectady via Buffalo and Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erie Station station and arriving at Schenectady. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Erie and Schenectady is 366 miles. The road distance is 361.3 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $85 - $210.
The train from Erie Station to Schenectady takes 6h 51m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Erie to Schenectady bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Erie, PA station.
Erie to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Schenectady is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $85 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $850 and takes 9h 44m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Erie Station to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $85–210 and the journey takes 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie, PA to Schenectady via Buffalo and Syracuse in around 9h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Erie International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Erie to Schenectady bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Buffalo, NY station.
Erie to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Schenectady is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Erie to Schenectady.
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