The cheapest and fastest trains from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ
Cheapest price
$102
Average price
$102
Fastest journey
6 h 22 m
Average duration
6 h 22 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
307 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $102.
Of the 1 trains that leave Syracuse, NY for Union City, NJ on Mon, Jan 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jan 12 the direct trains cover the 307 km distance in an average of 6 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 22 m .
On Mon, Jan 12 the slowest trains will take 6 h 22 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 and bus for Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train 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 bus with prices starting from €67. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €67, and a train costs an average of €82.
Distance: 190 miles (307 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€89 Average price | €86 Average price Cheapest |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ trains for tomorrow, Monday, January 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:54 PM Syracuse, NY | 6h22 | 9:16 PM Union City, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Syracuse to Union City trains with Omio?
Amtrak as well as VIA Rail offer trains services from Syracuse to Union City. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Syracuse to Union City.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Syracuse to Union City.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ
Trains from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $102 (€82) but you can travel from only $83 (€67) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 14:54. The fastest train covers the 190 miles (307 km) distance in 5h 39m.
Distance 190 miles (307 km) |
Average train duration 6h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $102 (€82) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 39m |
First train 07:06 |
Last train 14:54 |
Train companies: Amtrak, VIA Rail from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ trainsAmtrak, VIA Rail trains will get you between Syracuse, NY and Union City, NJ from $83 (€67). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Syracuse, NY to Union City, NJ by train. 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 train, 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.

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