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How to get fromScotia to Buffaloby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Buffalotrain train Empire Service / ...
    6h 24m
    $76–232

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus bus Adt A264 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalobus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    7h 9m
    $48–136

  3. Drive 270.2 mi

    1. Drive from Scotia to Buffalocar car 270.2 mi
    4h 44m
    $50–72

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ALB - BUF
    6h 42m
    $128–784

  5. Bus via Ithaca

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Ithacabus bus FlixBus 2691
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    9h 17m
    $60–152

Scotia to Buffalo by bus, foot, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Scotia, NY, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Buffalo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 5h 16m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rt 50 & James St to Buffalo via Schenectady and Syracuse Bus Station in around 7h 9m.

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