There are 9 ways to get from Schenectady to Kitchener by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or shuttle
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 Canadian Bordertrain
- Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus
- Take the train from Union Station GO to Kitchener GOtrain Ki
11h 44m$133–347Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus 254
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Mississaugabus
- Take the bus from Winston Churchill Transitway Station to University of Waterloo Terminalbus 25
11h 51m$98–280Drive 596.4 km
- Drive from Schenectady to Kitchenercar 596.4 km
6h 47m$121–175Fly Albany County Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane ALB - YYZ
- Take the bus from Bramalea GO Bus to Kitchener GO Busbus
9h 5m$133–726Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Union Station GO to Kitchener GOtrain Ki
12h 1m$163–391Fly Albany County Airport to Toronto Island Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane ALB - YTZ
- Take the train from Union Station GO to Kitchener GOtrain
10h 13m$132–727Fly Albany County Airport to Detroit, shuttle, bus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Detroit (DTW)plane ALB - DTW
- Take a shuttle bus from Detroit Airport to Days Inn by Wyndham London
- Take the bus from London to Kitchenerbus
10h 15m$248–1,156Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane LGA - YYZ
- Take the bus from Bramalea GO Bus to Kitchener GO Busbus
10h 28m$283–1,338Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane EWR - YYZ
- Take the bus from Bramalea GO Bus to Kitchener GO Busbus
10h 17m$310–1,273
Schenectady to Kitchener by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Kitchener is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Kitchener is to drive which takes 6h 47m and costs $120 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Kitchener. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Fischer-Hallman / Mcgarry via Syracuse, Winston Churchill Transitway Station and University Of Waterloo Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Kitchener. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Kitchener GO via Union Station GO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
The distance between Schenectady and Kitchener is 729 km. The road distance is 596.4 km.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Kitchener without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 44m and costs $130 - $350.
It takes approximately 11h 44m to get from Schenectady to Kitchener, including transfers.
Schenectady to Kitchener bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Kitchener train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Kitchener is to bus which takes 11h 51m and costs $95 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $400 and takes 12h 1m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Kitchener, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from Schenectady to Fischer-Hallman / Mcgarry via Syracuse, Mississauga, Winston Churchill Transitway Station, University of Waterloo Terminal, and University Of Waterloo Station in around 11h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Kitchener GO via Union Station GO in around 12h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Albany County Airport to Detroit via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Canadian Border
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 488 4452
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Bus Terminal to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–75
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult Advanced Booking
- $10–60
- Adult Standard
- $23–75
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Booking & Getting There
Schenectady to Kitchener bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Schenectady to Kitchener train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Kitchener is 596 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Schenectady to Kitchener.
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