There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Elmira by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Binghamton
best- Take the bus from Schenectady to Binghamton, Nybus 136 / ...
- Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmirabus 948 / ...
4h 55m$34–93Drive 180.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Elmiracar 180.1 mi
3h 13m$33–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
- Take the bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to E Water Street Park & Ridebus 30
6h 17m$47–199Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to Ithacabus FlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Tompkins County Library to Transit Center - PO Sidebus 30
5h 54m$34–55
Schenectady to Elmira by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Elmira is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Elmira is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Elmira. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Elmira via Binghamton, Ny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Schenectady and Elmira is 185 miles. The road distance is 181.1 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Elmira without a car is to bus via Binghamton which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Schenectady to Elmira, including transfers.
Schenectady to Elmira bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Elmira bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Binghamton, Ny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Elmira is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Schenectady to Elmira.
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What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Elmira, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Schenectady to Elmira via Binghamton, Ny in around 4h 55m.
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
- $75–180
- Economy
- $35–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–120
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
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, Ny to Elmira
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–37
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $32–37
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmira
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 607-734-5211
- Website
- ridectran.com
Bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to E Water Street Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://ridectran.com
Bus from Tompkins County Library to Transit Center - PO Side
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://ridectran.com
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