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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 train with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 19m. 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 train costs an average of $56, and a bus costs an average of $42.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$57 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $56 (€46).
A bus is $96 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $139 (€113).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
Flight takes on average 4h 7m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, Trailways to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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