There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Lake Ontario by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train via Niagra Falls Public Library (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Canadian Bordertrain Maple Leaf
7h 41m$115–251Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus Adt A264 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Torontobus Adt N816
9h 54m$82–283Drive 586.4 km
- Drive from Schenectady to Toronto Union Stationcar 586.4 km
6h 27m$117–169Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane ALB - YTZ
6h 34m$115–705Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
9h 16m$148–373
Schenectady to Lake Ontario by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Lake Ontario is to train via Niagra Falls Public Library which costs $110 - $260 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Lake Ontario is to drive which takes 6h 27m and costs $110 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Lake Ontario. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Queens Quay West at Bay St East Side via Syracuse and Bay St at Harbour St South Side - Ferry Docks Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Lake Ontario. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Canadian Border via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Schenectady and Lake Ontario is 524 km. The road distance is 586.4 km.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Lake Ontario without a car is to train via Niagra Falls Public Library which takes 7h 41m and costs $110 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Schenectady to Lake Ontario, including transfers.
Schenectady to Lake Ontario bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Lake Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Lake Ontario is to train via Niagra Falls Public Library which takes 7h 41m and costs $110 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $290 and takes 9h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $750 and takes 6h 34m.
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 $110–260 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, Toronto, and Bay St at Harbour St South Side - Ferry Docks Terminal in around 9h 54m.
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Albany County Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,500
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Canadian Border
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Saver
- $35–110
- Flexible
- $70–110
Bus from Syracuse to Toronto
- Saver
- $55–220
- Flexible
- $100–230
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Lake Ontario bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Schenectady to Lake Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Canadian Border station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Lake Ontario is 586 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Schenectady to Lake Ontario.