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How to get fromSchenectady to Lake Ontarioby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Lake Ontario by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train via Niagra Falls Public Library (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Canadian Bordertrain train Maple Leaf
    7h 41m
    $237–363

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus bus Adt A264-D / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Torontobus bus Greyhound US0215
    10h 5m
    $86–154

  3. Drive  586.4 km

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Toronto Union Stationcar car 586.4 km
    6h 25m
    $105–152

  4. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane ALB - YYZ
    7h 22m
    $134–768

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    9h 13m
    $148–373

  6. Fly to Toronto Island Airport

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane ALB - YTZ
    6h 39m
    $125–755

Schenectady to Lake Ontario by bus

Calendar32Weekly Buses
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Lake Ontario, ON, Canada?

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Canadian Border once daily. Tickets cost $230–370 and the journey takes 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Queens Quay West at Bay St East Side via Syracuse Bus Station, Toronto, and Bay St at Harbour St South Side - Ferry Docks Terminal in around 10h 5m.

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