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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 $43 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 $43, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY:
A bus is $18 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 $895 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $926.
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
Flight takes on average 5h 20m.
Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $50 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.
ADT A11210:50 AM8h40Albany, Albany Shaker Rd. (Albany International Airport), NY7:30 PMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- ADT A11210:50 AM8h40Albany, Albany Shaker Rd. (Albany International Airport), NY7:30 PMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:05 PM2h50Albany, Bus Terminal6:55 PMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$611One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ADT A11210:30 AM9h00Albany, Division St / Green St, NY7:30 PMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$311One-way0 transfers
- ADT A411 · ADT P777 · ADT N81612:00 PM12h45Albany, Albany Shaker Rd. (Albany International Airport), NY12:45 AMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$311One-way2 transfers
- ADT A113 · ADT A289 · ADT N8163:45 PM9h00Albany, Albany Shaker Rd. (Albany International Airport), NY12:45 AMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$321One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $43.
A train is $895 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $926.
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
Flight takes on average 5h 20m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 8 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 Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, FlixBus, Trailways to go to Syracuse, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Seajets to go to Syracuse, NY by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, FlixBus, Trailways.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Seajets.
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