The cheapest and fastest trains from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
5 h 8 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 3 trains that leave Schenectady, NY for Buffalo, NY every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 403 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £20. 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 coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £209.
Distance: 403 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£66 Average Price | £268 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63 Maple Leaf | 15:34 Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY | 4h58 | 20:32 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
281 Empire Service | 18:39 Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY | 5h16 | 23:55 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
283 Empire Service | 21:34 Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY | 5h08 | 02:42 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY
Distance 403 km |
Average train duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 56m |
First train 04:18 |
Last train 16:52 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Schenectady, NY and Buffalo, NY from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Schenectady, NY and Buffalo, NY
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a single main hall with an enclosed waiting area.
- Bus: CDTA routes 55, 351, 905
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking lots in the vicinity.
- Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
- Liberty Hound
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Downtown/Canalside
- Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER
- The Westin Buffalo
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Empire Service and Maple Leaf trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro Rail: Erie Canal Harbor Station
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