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

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There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Lockport by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Maple Leaf / ...
    5h 14m
    $154–326

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus bus 254
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalobus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Division Street & Ellicott Loop to Locust Street & Main Streetbus bus 64
    7h 46m
    $48–91

  3. Drive 263.6 mi

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Lockportcar car 263.6 mi
    4h 52m
    $49–70

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ALB - BUF
    2. Take the bus from South Division Street & Ellicott Loop to Locust Street & Main Streetbus bus
    8h 4m
    $146–834

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Rochestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus bus 308 / ...
    3. Take the bus from South Division Street & Ellicott Loop to Locust Street & Main Streetbus bus 64
    7h 52m
    $78–252

Schenectady to Lockport by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Lockport, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Buffalo Depew Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 4h 45m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Locust Street & Main Street via Syracuse Bus Station, Buffalo, and South Division Street & Ellicott Loop in around 7h 46m.

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