How to travel from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €46.

Distance: 250 miles (403 km)

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How to get from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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03:05PM7h25
Schenectady, NY
10:30PMBuffalo, NY
$711One-way
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03:05PM7h25
Schenectady, NY
10:30PMBuffalo, NY
$711One-way
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FAQs: Travel from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY

Travel to Buffalo, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY.

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There are 3 options to travel between Schenectady, NY and Buffalo, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY is a bus with an average price of $28 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY:

A bus is $31 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $58 (€46).

A bus is $257 (€204) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $285 (€226).

The fastest way to travel from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY is by train with an average journey time of 4h 56m.

Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 25m.

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

The distance from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY is approximately 250 miles (403 km).
The average frequency per day from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schenectady, NY and Buffalo, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY:
  • Trains mostly depart from Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
  • Buses mostly depart from Schenectady, State St / Water St and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
  • Flights mostly depart from Albany International Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
  • Travel with Trailways, Greyhound to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Toronto, ON, Niagara Falls, NY, Newark, NJ, Chicago, IL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Buffalo, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.

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