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Compare train, bus, and flight for Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $902.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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$49 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $902 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY
Compare the available ways to get from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $49.
A bus is $861 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $902.
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Flight takes on average 5h 26m.
Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $1. The journey takes 2h 46m versus 2h 12m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY
How to get from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

2:35 PM 3h05 Albany, NY 5:40 PM Syracuse, NY $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:35 PM 3h05 Albany, NY 5:40 PM Syracuse, NY $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:35 PM 3h05 Albany, NY 5:40 PM Syracuse, NY $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:50 PM 8h40 Albany, NY 12:30 AM Syracuse, NY $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:45 PM 9h00 Albany, NY 4:45 AM Syracuse, NY $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $49.
A bus is $861 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $902.
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Flight takes on average 5h 26m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Albany, NY and Syracuse, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Albany International Airport and arrive in Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY and arrive in Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Albany, Division St / Green St, NY and arrive in Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY.
- Travel with Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound, FlixBus, New York Trailways to go to Syracuse, NY by bus.
- Travel with psa airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, American Airlines to go to Syracuse, NY by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Syracuse, NY by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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