There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Cortland by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Cortlandbus Adt N809 / ...
3h 58m$41–189Drive 130.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Cortlandcar 130.1 mi
3h 1m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus Adt A264 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Cortlandbus Adt N809 / ...
4h 15m$25–48Bus via Binghamton
- Take the bus from Schenectady to Binghamton, Nybus 136 / ...
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Cortlandbus Adt N810 / ...
4h 35m$31–88
Schenectady to Cortland by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Cortland is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Cortland is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Cortland. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Cortland via Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Schenectady and Cortland is 168 miles. The road distance is 130.8 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Cortland without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $40 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Schenectady to Cortland, including transfers.
Schenectady to Cortland bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Cortland bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Cortland is 131 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Schenectady to Cortland.
Book your Schenectady to Cortland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Cortland, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Schenectady to Cortland via Syracuse in around 4h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $80–180
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–120
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $14–21
- Flexible
- $20–35
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $50–80
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $14–21
- Flexible
- $20–35
Bus from Schenectady to Binghamton, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $45–80
Bus from Binghamton to Cortland
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $15–23
- Flexible
- $23–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Binghamton to Cortland
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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