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How to get fromHamilton to Schenectadyby train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Schenectady by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aldershot to Schenectadytrain train VIA Rail
    9h 53m
    $99–265

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Burlington GO Bus to Niagara Falls Bus Terminalbus bus 12
    2. Take the bus from Niagara Falls to Syracusebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus bus 253
    11h 37m
    $63–165

  3. Drive 327.9 mi

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Schenectadycar car 327.9 mi
    5h 53m
    $75–109

  4. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from King St. W. @ Summers Ln. to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane YYZ - ALB
    8h 35m
    $712–1,114

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Burlington GO Bus to Niagara Falls Bus Terminalbus bus 12
    2. Take the train from Canadian Border to Schenectadytrain train Maple Leaf
    10h 26m
    $113–225

  6. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from West Harbour GO to Union Station GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane YTZ - ALB
    8h 51m
    $98–515

Hamilton to Schenectady by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between Hamilton, ON, Canada and Schenectady, NY, USA?

VIA Rail operates a train from Aldershot to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $95–260 and the journey takes 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King at James to Schenectady via Fairview at Burlington GO, Burlington GO Bus, Niagara Falls, and Syracuse in around 11h 37m.

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