The cheapest and fastest trains from Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY to South Station, Boston, MA
Cheapest price on Sep 03
€75
Average ticket price on Sep 03
€274
Fastest journey on Sep 03
8 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 03
15 h 9 m
Trains on Sep 03
4
Distance
426 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY to South Station, Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY to South Station, Boston, MA will cost around €274 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €75.
On Thu, Sep 03, we found 4 trains from Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY to South Station, Boston, MA, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 03 the direct trains cover the 426 km distance in an average of 15 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 50 m .
On Thu, Sep 03 the slowest trains will take 1 d 6 h 54 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.
448 Lake Shore Limited11:42 AM8h50Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY8:32 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€751One-way0 transfers
48 Lake Shore Limited · 448 Lake Shore Limited11:42 AM8h50Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY8:32 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€931One-way1 transfer
280 Empire Service · 174 Northeast Regional7:02 AM12h02Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY7:04 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€3991One-way1 transfer
280 Empire Service+
2152 Acela7:02 AM30h54Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY1:56 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€5301One-way1 transfer
48 Lake Shore Limited · 448 Lake Shore Limited11:42 AM8h50Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY8:32 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€931One-way1 transfer
448 Lake Shore Limited11:42 AM8h50Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY8:32 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€751One-way0 transfers
280 Empire Service · 174 Northeast Regional7:02 AM12h02Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY7:04 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€3991One-way1 transfer
280 Empire Service+
2152 Acela7:02 AM30h54Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY1:56 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€5301One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY to South Station, Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY to South Station, Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, while a flight costs an average of €91.
Distance: 264 miles (426 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€80 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €91 Average price | €76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 16m Average total duration 8h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY to South Station, Boston, MA:
A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY to South Station, Boston, MA costing on average €80.
A bus is €48 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY to South Station, Boston, MA costing on average €91.
Other travel options to South Station, Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
Train takes on average 8h 46m.
Tickets start at around €80 compared to roughly €76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-3.56. The journey takes 8h 46m versus 4h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY to South Station, Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY to South Station, Boston, MA trains for today, Wednesday, September 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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280 Empire Service · 174 Northeast Regional | 7:02 AM Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 12h02 | 7:04 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
280 Empire Service+ 2152 Acela | 7:02 AM Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 30h54 | 1:56 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
48 Lake Shore Limited · 448 Lake Shore Limited | 11:42 AM Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 8h50 | 8:32 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
448 Lake Shore Limited | 11:42 AM Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 8h50 | 8:32 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY to South Station, Boston, MA
Trains from Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY to South Station, Boston, MA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €51 but you can travel from only €32 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 11:02, the last at 15:42. The fastest train covers the 264 miles (426 km) distance in 8h 50m.
Distance 264 miles (426 km) |
Average train duration 8h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €51 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 50m |
First train 11:02 AM |
Last train 3:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak from Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY to South Station, Boston, MA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY and South Station, Boston, MA from €32. 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 Station, Syracuse, NY to South Station, Boston, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY to South Station, Boston, MA 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 South Station, Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY to South Station, Boston, MA
Most Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY to South Station, Boston, MA trains use the Syracuse Station to South Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY and South Station, Boston, MA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Syracuse Station from Syracuse city centre
Syracuse Station is 3 km from Syracuse city centre. Public transport options include:
Syracuse Station train station facilities and services
Syracuse Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, The Mission Restaurant
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Syracuse Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Syracuse Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Syracuse Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Syracuse Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Syracuse Station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse, Comfort Inn & Suites Airport, Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites.
Getting to South Station from Boston city centre
South Station train station facilities and services
South Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Legal Sea Foods, Tavern in the Square
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at South Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at South Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at South Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at South Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at South Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include InterContinental Boston, The Langham, Boston, Boston Harbor Hotel.
