There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Hamilton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, 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.
Train via Niagara Falls
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Niagara Fallstrain Maple Leaf
- Take the train from Niagara Falls GO to West Harbour GOtrain Lw
8h 40m$124–342Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus 254
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Niagara Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Niagara Falls Bus Terminal to Burlington GO Busbus 12
10h 42m$85–228Drive 529.8 km
- Drive from Schenectady to Hamiltoncar 529.8 km
5h 51m$96–139Fly, bus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane ALB - YYZ
- Take the bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Main St. W. @ Summers Ln.bus
8h 47m$134–767Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to Aldershottrain VIA Rail
9h 30m$138–360Bus via Ithaca
- Take the bus from Schenectady to Ithacabus
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Union Station Bus Terminal to Hamilton GO Centre Busbus 16 / ...
13h 58m$113–172
Schenectady to Hamilton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Hamilton is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Hamilton is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at King At James via Syracuse, Niagara Falls Bus Terminal and Fairview At Burlington Go. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at West Harbour GO via Niagara Falls GO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Schenectady and Hamilton is 561 km. The road distance is 529.8 km.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Hamilton without a car is to train via Niagara Falls which takes 8h 40m and costs $120 - $350.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Schenectady to Hamilton, including transfers.
Schenectady to Hamilton bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Hamilton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Hamilton is to train via Niagara Falls which takes 8h 40m and costs $120 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $230 and takes 10h 42m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Hamilton, ON, Canada?
You can take a train from Schenectady to West Harbour GO via Niagara Falls GO in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to King At James via Syracuse, Niagara Falls Bus Terminal, Burlington GO Bus, and Fairview At Burlington Go in around 10h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Niagara Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–370
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Schenectady to Niagara Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–330
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $110–270
- Business
- $160–320
- Business Plus
- $180–330
- Economy
- $120–280
- Economy Plus
- $140–290
Train from Schenectady to Aldershot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–360
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $130–300
- Business
- $180–340
- Business Plus
- $200–360
- Economy
- $140–310
- Economy Plus
- $160–320
- Phone
- +1 888 438 6646
- Website
- GO Transit
Train from Niagara Falls GO to West Harbour GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- GO Transit
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Saver
- $35–110
- Flexible
- $70–110
Bus from Syracuse to Niagara Falls
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $80–160
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- 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
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Schenectady to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888 438 6646
- Website
- GO Transit
Bus from Niagara Falls Bus Terminal to Burlington GO Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Website
- GO Transit
Bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Main St. W. @ Summers Ln.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- GO Transit
Bus from Union Station Bus Terminal to Hamilton GO Centre Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- GO Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Schenectady to Hamilton bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Schenectady to Hamilton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Niagara Falls station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Hamilton is 530 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Schenectady to Hamilton.
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