- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
One of the world's great museums, spanning ancient to modern art across a vast Fifth Avenue complex beside Central Park.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
314 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Syracuse, NY to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Syracuse, NY to New York, NY will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 19 buses that leave Syracuse, NY for New York, NY on Wed, May 27, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 314 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 4 h 45 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.



ADT A253 · ADT A515
ADT A253 · ADT A515 · ADT P707
ADT N813
FlixBus

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Syracuse, NY to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $266 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Syracuse, NY to New York, NY:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse, NY to New York, NY costing on average $99 (€80).
A bus is $208 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to New York, NY costing on average $266 (€214).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€47) compared to roughly $79 (€64) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€17). The journey takes 4h 54m versus 4h 2m 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.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways, Infobus, Trailways.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for Syracuse, NY to New York, NY buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 2:00 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 5h15 | 7:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 4h40 | 7:40 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N809 | 3:05 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 5h05 | 8:10 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 4h55 | 10:10 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 5h15 | 11:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 5h00 | 12:20 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 5h05 | 2:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
![]() | 12:20 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 4h30 | 4:50 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 5h20 | 6:35 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 5h05 | 7:35 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N813 | 2:35 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 4h35 | 7:10 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 5h30 | 8:45 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:55 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 5h15 | 9:10 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 6:50 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 7h45 | 2:35 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 4h45 | 12:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT A253 · ADT A515 | 8:00 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 6h30 | 2:30 PM New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT A253 · ADT A515 · ADT P707 | 8:00 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 7h40 | 3:40 PM New York, NY | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:25 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 4h45 | 2:10 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 5h30 | 4:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 5h30 | 5:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Syracuse, NY to New York, NY run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 195 miles (314 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 195 miles (314 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Best time to book 84 days |
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One of the world's great museums, spanning ancient to modern art across a vast Fifth Avenue complex beside Central Park.
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The city's most famous park, with lakes, meadows, bridges, and countless walking routes in the middle of Manhattan.
The bright commercial crossroads of Midtown, packed with giant screens, theaters, and nonstop energy day and night.
An elevated linear park built on a former rail line, known for Hudson views, landscaping, and strong social media appeal.
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A chewy boiled-and-baked bagel topped with cream cheese and smoked salmon. It reflects the city's Jewish deli heritage and is a classic New York breakfast.
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World-famous fine dining restaurant specializing in refined seafood, elegant service, and one of New York's premier luxury meals.
Legendary Lower East Side deli famous for pastrami sandwiches, classic Jewish deli fare, and a lively old New York atmosphere.
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