There are 4 ways to get from Saratoga Springs to Lake Ontario by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
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Train via Niagra Falls Public Library (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Canadian Bordertrain Maple Leaf
9h 35m$132–282Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus Adt A264 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Torontobus Adt N816
11h 42m$86–281Drive 594.7 km
- Drive from Saratoga Springs to Toronto Union Stationcar 594.7 km
6h 49m$117–169Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
11h 9m$144–376
Saratoga Springs to Lake Ontario by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saratoga Springs to Lake Ontario is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Saratoga Springs to Lake Ontario is to drive which takes 6h 49m and costs $110 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Ontario. However, there are services departing from Broadway & Church St and arriving at Queens Quay West at Bay St East Side via Schenectady, Syracuse and Bay St at Harbour St South Side - Ferry Docks Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Saratoga Springs to Lake Ontario. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Canadian Border via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Saratoga Springs and Lake Ontario is 560 km. The road distance is 594.7 km.
The best way to get from Saratoga Springs to Lake Ontario without a car is to train via Niagra Falls Public Library which takes 9h 35m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Saratoga Springs to Lake Ontario, including transfers.
Saratoga Springs to Lake Ontario bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.
Saratoga Springs to Lake Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Saratoga Springs to Lake Ontario is to train via Niagra Falls Public Library which takes 9h 35m and costs $130 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $290 and takes 11h 42m.
What companies run services between Saratoga Springs, NY, USA and Lake Ontario, ON, Canada?
Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Canadian Border once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & Church St to Queens Quay West at Bay St East Side via Schenectady, Syracuse, Toronto, and Bay St at Harbour St South Side - Ferry Docks Terminal in around 11h 42m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Canadian Border
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Schenectady to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–370
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $140–330
- Business
- $190–360
- Business Plus
- $210–370
- Economy
- $160–340
- Economy Plus
- $180–350
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Saver
- $35–110
- Flexible
- $65–110
Bus from Syracuse to Toronto
- Saver
- $55–210
- Flexible
- $100–220
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Saratoga Springs to Lake Ontario bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Saratoga Springs to Lake Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Canadian Border station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saratoga Springs to Lake Ontario is 595 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Saratoga Springs to Lake Ontario.