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Compare train, bus, and flight for Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 €55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 42m. 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 €55, while a flight costs an average of €498.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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€498 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price | €66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY:
A train is €19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average €75.
A train is €442 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average €498.
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 57m.
Bus takes on average 7h 52m.
Tickets start at around €75 compared to roughly €66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-8.42. The journey takes 7h 22m versus 3h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
12:30 AM8h30Schenectady, NY9:00 AMBuffalo, NY€431One-way0 transfers
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- 12:30 AM8h30Schenectady, NY9:00 AMBuffalo, NY€431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:30 AM8h30Schenectady, NY9:00 AMBuffalo, NY€431One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:30 AM8h30Schenectady, NY10:00 AMBuffalo, NY€901One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY:
A train is €19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average €75.
A train is €442 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average €498.
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 57m.
Bus takes on average 7h 52m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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