How to travel from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY

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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 train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a bus costs an average of $28.

Distance: 124 miles (200 km)

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$33

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How to get from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • FlixBus
    12:55 AM2h55
    Albany, NY
    3:50 AMSyracuse, NY
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    12:55 AM2h55
    Albany, NY
    3:50 AMSyracuse, NY
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    12:55 AM2h55
    Albany, NY
    3:50 AMSyracuse, NY
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Adirondack Trailways
    8:45 PM9h00
    Albany, NY
    5:45 AMSyracuse, NY
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY

Travel to Syracuse, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY.

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There are 3 options to travel between Albany, NY and Syracuse, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY is a train with an average price of $33 (€27).

This is compared to other travel options from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY:

A train is $0.49 (€0.39) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $34 (€27).

A train is $783 (€625) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $816 (€652).

The fastest way to travel from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY is by train with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 49m.

Flight takes on average 6h 38m.

The distance from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY is approximately 124 miles (200 km).
The average frequency per day from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY:
  • Trains mostly depart from Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY and arrive in Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY.
  • Flights mostly depart from Albany International Airport and arrive in Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Albany, Bus Terminal and arrive in Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Seajets to go to Syracuse, NY by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, FlixBus, Trailways to go to Syracuse, NY by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Seajets.
  • 5 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, FlixBus, Trailways.
Omio customers who travel from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Ithaca, NY, Boston, MA, Yonkers, NY, Newark, NJ. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Syracuse, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
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