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4.6Travel Information from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY
 Distance | 249 miles (402 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $33 - $114 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $33 (€30) • 6 h 20 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $114 (€103) • 4 h 36 min |
 Popular travel companies | Greyhound or Amtrak |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 249 miles (402 km) between Schenectady, NY and Buffalo, NY. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY.
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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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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.
There are 3 ways to get from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Schenectady, NY and Buffalo, NY is a bus with an average price of $33 (€30).
This is compared to other travel options from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY:
Taking a bus costs $81 (€73) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $114 (€103).
A bus is $21 (€19) less than a train with an average ticket price of $54 (€49) from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY.
The fastest way from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 4 h 36 min.
There are alternative travel options to Buffalo, NY that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 6 h 20 min of travel time.
Getting to Buffalo, NY by train takes 4 h 40 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 249 miles (402 km) between Schenectady, NY and Buffalo, NY.
The average frequency per day from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY is:
- 2 buses per day.
- 7 flights a day.
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Buffalo, NY from Schenectady, NY as scheduled services by train, bus or 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:
The following travel companies offer services from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY:
- Travel with Greyhound for buses to Buffalo, NY. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Greyhound Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY tickets on Omio for $33 (€30).
- Amtrak or VIA Rail can get you to Buffalo, NY by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY for $54 (€49) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct trains per day to take to Buffalo, NY with VIA Rail.
Direct services to Buffalo, NY tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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