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The cheapest and fastest buses from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ

Showing times and prices for Jun 21

Cheapest price

$43

Average price

$65

Fastest journey

4 h 40 m

Average duration

4 h 52 m

Buses per day

9

Distance

307 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ 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 Union City, NJ will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.

Fast buses

Of the 9 buses that leave Syracuse, NY for Union City, NJ on Sun, Jun 21, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 307 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .

On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h 5 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.

  • Flixbus USA
    10:45 AM5h30
    Syracuse, NY
    4:15 PMUnion City, NJ
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • Flixbus USA
    12:00 PM5h30
    Syracuse, NY
    5:30 PMUnion City, NJ
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • Flixbus USA
    2:00 PM5h15
    Syracuse, NY
    7:15 PMUnion City, NJ
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • Flixbus USA
    3:00 PM4h40
    Syracuse, NY
    7:40 PMUnion City, NJ
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • Flixbus USA
    5:15 PM4h55
    Syracuse, NY
    10:10 PMUnion City, NJ
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $79, and a flight costs an average of $306.

Distance: 190 miles (307 km)

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Train
Driving

$108

Average price

$314

Average price

$85

Average price

Cheapest

$50

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 38m

Average total duration

5h 38m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

6h 55m

Average total duration

6h 25m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 57m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ is a train with an average price of $85 (€69).

This is compared to other travel options from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ:

A train is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ costing on average $108 (€88).

A train is $230 (€188) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ costing on average $314 (€257).

The fastest way to travel from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ is by bus with an average journey time of 5h 5m.

Other travel options to Union City, NJ take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 38m.

Train takes on average 6h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Syracuse, NY and Union City, NJ including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about -2h -8m sooner (5h 5m by bus vs 3h 57m by car) and save roughly $-58.01 (€-47.46) compared to fuel and tolls ($108 (€88) vs $50 (€41)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.

Direct coaches are operated by Trailways, Greyhound, FlixBus.

Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.

Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
Greyhound USA
Departure Time
12:20AM
Arrival Time
04:50AM
Duration
4h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
Flixbus USA
Departure Time
01:15AM
Arrival Time
06:20AM
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
Flixbus USA
Departure Time
02:30AM
Arrival Time
07:35AM
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Mon, Tue
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
Trailways
Departure Time
02:35AM
Arrival Time
07:10AM
Duration
4h35
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$122
Operator
Flixbus USA
Departure Time
03:00AM
Arrival Time
08:30AM
Duration
5h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
Greyhound USA
Departure Time
03:55AM
Arrival Time
09:10AM
Duration
5h15
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
Trailways
Departure Time
05:30AM
Arrival Time
10:15AM
Duration
4h45
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$122
Operator
Trailways
Departure Time
06:30AM
Arrival Time
11:10AM
Duration
4h40
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$122
Operator
Greyhound USA
Departure Time
07:30AM
Arrival Time
12:15PM
Duration
4h45
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
Greyhound USA
Departure Time
09:25AM
Arrival Time
02:10PM
Duration
4h45
Departure days
Mon, Tue
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
Trailways
Departure Time
09:40AM
Arrival Time
02:30PM
Duration
4h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue
Cheapest price
$122
Operator
Trailways
Departure Time
09:45AM
Arrival Time
02:25PM
Duration
4h40
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$122
Operator
Flixbus USA
Departure Time
10:45AM
Arrival Time
04:15PM
Duration
5h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
Flixbus USA
Departure Time
12:00PM
Arrival Time
05:30PM
Duration
5h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
Adirondack Trailways
Departure Time
01:10PM
Arrival Time
06:15PM
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$108
Operator
Flixbus USA
Departure Time
02:00PM
Arrival Time
07:15PM
Duration
5h15
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
Flixbus USA
Departure Time
03:00PM
Arrival Time
07:40PM
Duration
4h40
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
Trailways
Departure Time
03:05PM
Arrival Time
08:10PM
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$122
Operator
Flixbus USA
Departure Time
05:15PM
Arrival Time
10:10PM
Duration
4h55
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
Greyhound USA
Departure Time
07:20PM
Arrival Time
12:20AM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
Greyhound USA
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
02:05AM
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$61

Live departures

Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ bus times

The table below shows live departures for Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
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Adirondack Trailways1:10 PM Syracuse, NY
5h05
6:15 PM Union City, NJ0 transfersDirect

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Why should you book Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ buses with Omio?

Trailways as well as Greyhound or FlixBus offer buses services from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ.
Omio is the only official third party seller for Trailways tickets.

Why book with Omio vs Trailways?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Trailways, but also compare tickets for the likes of Greyhound or FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Trailways with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ

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Buses from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $108 (€88) but you can travel from only $79 (€65) by train.

There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 13:10, the last at 13:10. The fastest bus covers the 190 miles (307 km) distance in 5h 5m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $79 (€65)
Distance
190 miles (307 km)
Average bus duration
5h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
$108 (€88)
Buses per day
3
Direct buses
1
Fastest bus
5h 5m
First bus
1:10 PM
Last bus
1:10 PM
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $79 (€65)

Bus providers: Trailways, Greyhound, FlixBus from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJYou can travel by bus between Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ with Trailways, Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $79 (€65). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 40m
Cheapest Price
$43 (€35)
FlixBus frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Learn more about FlixBus

Greyhound

About
Greyhound Lines, Inc. is a prominent American intercity bus transportation provider, established in 1914. It operates the largest intercity bus network in the United States, also extending services to Canada and Mexico. Greyhound is known for offering affordable and reliable long-distance travel, connecting major cities and rural communities across North America. The company's buses are equipped with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and extra legroom to enhance passenger comfort. Greyhound is a subsidiary of Flix SE, which also owns FlixBus, and together they offer an extensive network of over 1,600 destinations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 30m
Cheapest Price
$61 (€50)
Greyhound frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
Additional luggage
$15 per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.
Learn more about Greyhound

Trailways

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 35m
Cheapest Price
$122 (€100)
Trailways frequency
3 a day

FAQs: Bus from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Union City, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ can start from as little as $108 (€88) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ is $108 (€88) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ is 5h 5m to travel the 190 miles (307 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ leaves at 1:10 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ leaves at 1:10 PM.
Yes, there are 1 direct buses a day from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ with Trailways, Greyhound, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ, you can count on Trailways, Greyhound, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Union City, NJ. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Syracuse, NY and Union City, NJ and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Union City, NJ from Syracuse, NY is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 5m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Syracuse, NY and Union City, NJ including taking a train, bus, and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ:
  • Greyhound
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ for bus company Greyhound, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ depends on the bus companies:
  • Greyhound
    • You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Greyhound, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ:
  • Greyhound
    • One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ:
  • Greyhound
    • $15 per additional bag.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ with the following bus company: Greyhound, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ with the following bus company: Greyhound, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ with the following bus company: Greyhound, FlixBus.
Since neither Syracuse, NY nor Union City, NJ are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Union City, NJ, travelers should be cautious of petty theft and pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas. It's advisable to avoid poorly lit streets at night and be aware of common scams such as overcharging by unofficial taxi drivers. Staying alert and using authorized transportation services helps ensure a safer visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular bus stations from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ

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