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How to get fromRensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Niagara Fallsby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Niagara Falls by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    8h 3m
    $82–242

  2. Drive  299.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Niagara Fallscar car 299.7 mi
    5h 28m
    $55–79

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Buffalobus bus Greyhound US0171
    9h 57m
    $56–90

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ALB - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    7h 45m
    $148–912

  5. Train via Canadian Border (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Canadian Bordertrain train Maple Leaf
    8h 26m
    $162–262

  6. Train via St. Catharines

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to St. Catharinestrain train VIA Rail
    10h 56m
    $96–304

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Niagara Falls by foot, bus, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA and Niagara Falls, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $160–260 and the journey takes 5h 54m. 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 $50–85 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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