There are 5 ways to get from Montreal to Scotia by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200
5h 51m$37–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain Adirondack
7h 51m$71–147Drive 208.9 mi
- Drive from Montreal to Scotiacar 208.9 mi
4h$48–70Fly
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane YUL - ALB
8h 27m$94–559Bus via Station Longueuil-Université de Sherbrooke -Zone B
- Take the bus from Longueuil to Albanybus Adt A297 / ...
7h 42m$42–137
Montreal to Scotia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Scotia is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Scotia is to drive which takes 4h and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal to Scotia. However, there are services departing from Montreal and arriving at 208 Mohawk Ave via Albany Bus Terminal and Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Montreal station to Scotia. However, there are services departing from Montreal Central Station and arriving at Schenectady via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Montreal and Scotia is 243 miles. The road distance is 210.1 miles.
The best way to get from Montreal to Scotia without a car is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Montreal to Scotia, including transfers.
Montreal to Scotia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montreal station.
Montreal to Scotia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Montreal Central Station.
The best way to get from Montreal to Scotia is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 7h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $600 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Scotia, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 7h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $35–130
- Flexible
- $65–130
Bus from Longueuil to Albany
- Saver
- $35–130
- Flexible
- $65–130
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Montreal to Scotia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Montreal to Scotia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal to Scotia is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Montreal to Scotia.
There are 90+ hotels available in Scotia.