There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 37m$85–210Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus 254
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Buffalobus 308 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
9h 20m$57–95Drive 357.3 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Eriecar 357.3 mi
6h 24m$66–95Fly to Erie International Airport
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane ALB - ERI
8h 2m$146–756Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ALB - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
9h 44m$132–804
Schenectady to Erie by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Erie is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Erie is to drive which takes 6h 24m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Erie. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Erie via Syracuse and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Schenectady and arriving at Erie Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Schenectady and Erie is 366 miles. The road distance is 359.4 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Erie without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $85 - $210.
The train from Schenectady to Erie Station takes 6h 37m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Schenectady to Erie bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Erie is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $85 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 9h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $800 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Erie Station twice daily. Tickets cost $85–210 and the journey takes 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Erie via Syracuse and Buffalo in around 9h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Albany County Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $50–80
Bus from Syracuse to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
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Booking & Getting There
Schenectady to Erie bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Schenectady to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Erie Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Erie is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Schenectady to Erie.
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