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How to get fromSchenectady to Niagara Falls Stationby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Niagara Falls Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 54m
    $80–240

  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 Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Portage Road & NF Transportation Centerbus bus 40 / ...
    7h 50m
    $48–92

  3. Drive 283.7 mi

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Niagara Falls Stationcar car 283.7 mi
    5h 6m
    $65–94

  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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    7h 49m
    $164–832

Schenectady to Niagara Falls Station by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Niagara Falls Station, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 54m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Niagara Falls Station via Syracuse Bus Station, Buffalo, Ellicott Street & MTC Static, and Portage Road & NF Transportation Center in around 7h 50m.

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