There are 5 ways to get from Saratoga Race Course to Buffalo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Buffalotrain Empire Service / ...
7h 32m$72–232Drive 277.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saratoga Race Course to Buffalocar 277.1 mi
5h 8m$48–69Bus via Schenectady
- Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus Adt A264-D / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalobus FlixBus 2686 / ...
8h 18m$50–136Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ALB - BUF
8h 13m$160–934Bus
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Syracusebus Adt A112-D / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
14h 8m$80–314
Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saratoga Race Course to Buffalo is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Saratoga Race Course to Buffalo is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Saratoga Race Course to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Broadway @ Congress Park Centre and arriving at Buffalo via Schenectady and Syracuse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Saratoga Race Course to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Buffalo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Saratoga Race Course and Buffalo is 304 miles. The road distance is 278.7 miles.
The best way to get from Saratoga Race Course to Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs $70 - $240.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Saratoga Race Course to Buffalo, including transfers.
Saratoga Race Course to Buffalo bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.
Saratoga Race Course to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Saratoga Race Course to Buffalo is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs $70 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Schenectady, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 8h 18m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $950 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Saratoga Race Course, NY, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Buffalo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 16m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saratoga Race Course to Buffalo via Broadway @ Congress Park Centre, Schenectady, and Syracuse Bus Station in around 8h 18m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Schenectady to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–180
- Business
- $110–220
- Business Plus
- $120–230
- Economy
- $80–180
- Economy Plus
- $90–190
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $50–80
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Saver
- $28–90
- Flexible
- $55–95
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Syracuse
- Saver
- $50–210
- Flexible
- $90–220
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Saratoga Race Course to Buffalo bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Saratoga Race Course to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saratoga Race Course to Buffalo is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Saratoga Race Course to Buffalo.
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