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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Depew Station | Schenectady Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Exchange Street Station | Schenectady Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Exchange Street Station | Schenectady Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Exchange Street Station | Schenectady Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Exchange Street Station | Schenectady Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Buffalo to Schenectady
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Schenectady. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 803, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5750 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 803
Amtrak Buffalo Schenectady recent customer reviews
This was my 1st time taking the train from Buffalo to Schnectady and it was excellent. The conductors were very pleasant & helpful. Each stop was quick and withouta fuss. Train was clean and spacious.
Devi B.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Buffalo, NY to Schenectady by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Buffalo to Schenectady?
The cheapest train tickets from Buffalo to Schenectady start from R 803. The average price for this train route is around R 1 007. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Buffalo to Schenectady?
The average train journey time from Buffalo to Schenectady is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 390 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 36m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Buffalo to Schenectady route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 10 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Buffalo to Schenectady?
The earliest train from Buffalo to Schenectady departs at 04:28. And the latest train departs at 12:40.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Schenectady was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of R 756To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Buffalo, NY to Schenectady as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 756 to R 10 106 for a train ticket from Buffalo, NY to Schenectady based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 756, which is on 2026-01-27.
