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How to get fromSchenectady to Niagara-on-the-Lakeby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Schenectady to Niagara-on-the-Lake 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 Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    6h 20m
    $119–337

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus bus Adt A264-D / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Niagara Falls Canadabus bus FlixBus 2685
    10h 30m
    $72–120

  3. Drive  472.9 km

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Niagara-on-the-Lakecar car 472.9 km
    5h 25m
    $95–137

  4. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, 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
    8h 54m
    $218–1,325

  5. Train via Rapidsview

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Niagara Fallstrain train Maple Leaf
    8h 54m
    $127–345

  6. Train via St. Catharines

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to St. Catharinestrain train VIA Rail
    10h 24m
    $137–428

  7. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane ALB - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Niagara-on-the-Lakebus bus
    10h 7m
    $151–795

Schenectady to Niagara-on-the-Lake by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada?

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $230–370 and the journey takes 5h 54m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Niagara-on-the-Lake via Syracuse Bus Station and Niagara Falls Canada in around 10h 30m.

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