How to Travel from

Amherst to Schenectady

by Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America Amherst Schenectady

Cheapest

By car (186 km)

2 h 6 min

186 km.

from $10

Other

Rideshare

2 h 6 min

186 km.

from $7.08

Bus

3 h 55 min

126 km.

from $59.02

Bus via Smith College

5 h 10 min

126 km.

from $30.13

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:

aa.com/

Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany

Ave. Duration:

5h 13m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$280.25–$828.01

Delta

Website:

delta.com/

Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany

Ave. Duration:

4h 55m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$140.12–$382.16

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany

Ave. Duration:

4h 2m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$242.03–$420.37

Southwest Airlines

Website:

southwest.com/

Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany

Ave. Duration:

4h 9m

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$152.86–$471.33

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Springfield to Schenectady

Ave. Duration:

4h 1m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$17.83–$95.54

Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Schenectady

Ave. Duration:

4h 36m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$36.94–$140.12

VIA Rail

Phone:

+1 888 842-7245

Website:

viarail.ca/en

Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Schenectady

Ave. Duration:

5h 4m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$47.13–$114.65

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from Springfield Union Station to Schenectady

Ave. Duration:

2h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$8.28–$95.54

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:

1-800-343-9999

Website:

peterpanbus.com

Bus from Amherst Town Commons, Amherst Center, MA to Union

Ave. Duration:

40 min

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$6.37–$22.93

OurBus

Phone:

+1-844-800-6828

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ourbus.com

Bus from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse,

Ave. Duration:

3h 5m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$7.64–$61.15

Trailways

Phone:

+1 800-858-8555

Website:

trailways.com

Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$39.49–$82.80

PVTA

Phone:

+1 413-781-7882

Website:

pvta.com

Bus from Amherst Town Commons, Amherst Center, MA to Union

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$1.73

Bus from Amherst College to Smith

Ave. Duration:

51 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$1.73

What is the cheapest way to get from Amherst to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Schenectady is to drive which costs $20.65 - $30.43 and takes 2h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amherst to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Amherst to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $20.65 - $30.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Amherst and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Amherst Town Commons, Amherst Center, MA and arriving at Schenectady via Springfield Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Amherst to Schenectady?

The distance between Amherst and Schenectady is 210 km. The road distance is 186.3 km.

How do I travel from Amherst to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Amherst to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $8.15 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Amherst to Schenectady?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Amherst to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amherst to Schenectady bus from?

Amherst to Schenectady bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Town Commons, Amherst Center, MA station.

Train or bus from Amherst to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Amherst to Schenectady is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $8.15 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16.30 - $103.26 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Amherst to Schenectady bus arrive?

Amherst to Schenectady bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Union Station, Springfield, MA.

Can I drive from Amherst to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Schenectady is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Amherst to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 184+ hotels available in Schenectady. Prices start at $38.90 per night.

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Fine

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Fine

8.3

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Four ways to Travel from Amherst to Schenectady

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Delta

United Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Train operators

Amtrak

VIA Rail

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Peter Pan Bus Lines

OurBus

Trailways

PVTA

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Amherst to Schenectady?

What is the fastest way to get from Amherst to Schenectady?

Is there a direct bus between Amherst and Schenectady?

How far is it from Amherst to Schenectady?

How do I travel from Amherst to Schenectady without a car?

How long does it take to get from Amherst to Schenectady?

Where do I catch the Amherst to Schenectady bus from?

Train or bus from Amherst to Schenectady?

Where does the Amherst to Schenectady bus arrive?

Can I drive from Amherst to Schenectady?

Where can I stay near Schenectady?