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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 an average ticket price of €58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €58, while a flight costs an average of €485.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€58 Average price Cheapest | €89 Average price | €485 Average price | €67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 34m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY
Compare the available ways to get from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY:
A train is €31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average €89.
A train is €427 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average €485.
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 57m.
Bus takes on average 9h 34m.
Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €9. The journey takes 5h 13m versus 3h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY
How to get from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
4:05 PM 6h20 Schenectady, NY 10:25 PM Buffalo, NY €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:05 PM 6h20 Schenectady, NY 10:25 PM Buffalo, NY €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:05 PM 6h20 Schenectady, NY 10:25 PM Buffalo, NY €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY:
A train is €31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average €89.
A train is €427 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average €485.
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 57m.
Bus takes on average 9h 34m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Albany International Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
- 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.
- Travel with Adirondack Trailways, FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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