There are 6 ways to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Schenectady by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane YYZ - ALB
5h 16m$97–542Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus 253
9h 36m$63–153Bus, train
- Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus 2708
- Take the train from Canadian Border to Schenectadytrain Maple Leaf
10h 39m$177–283Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Schenectady359.3 mi
6h 27mDrive 359.3 mi
- Drive from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Schenectadycar 359.3 mi
6h 27m$74–107Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Schenectadytrain VIA Rail
10h 50m$106–279
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Schenectady by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Schenectady is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Schenectady is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Toronto Pearson Airport and arriving at Schenectady via Buffalo and Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from UP Express Pearson Airport and arriving at Schenectady via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
The distance between Toronto Airport (YYZ) and Schenectady is 311 miles. The road distance is 361.4 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 9h 36m and costs $60 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Schenectady, including transfers.
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto Pearson Airport station.
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Schenectady train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Schenectady is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 9h 36m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $280 and takes 10h 50m.
What companies run services between Toronto Airport (YYZ), Canada and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Schenectady via Buffalo and Syracuse in around 9h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Canadian Border to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Toronto Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–270
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–230
- Business
- $140–260
- Business Plus
- $150–270
- Economy
- $110–240
- Economy Plus
- $120–250
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Station
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $45–80
- Phone
- +1 866 488 4452
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Website
- Megabus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Schenectady train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Schenectady is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Schenectady.
Book your Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Schenectady bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 29+ hotels available in Schenectady.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Toronto Airport (YYZ) and Schenectady. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.