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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 prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m 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 $0.76 (€0.62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $34 (€28).
A bus is $713 (€584) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $747 (€611).
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
Flight takes on average 7h 55m.
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
- 63 Maple Leaf10:10 AM2h39Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY12:49 PMSyracuse Station, Syracuse, NY$581One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 283 Empire Service4:10 PM2h41Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY6:51 PMSyracuse Station, Syracuse, NY$321One-way0 transfers
- 281 Empire Service1:15 PM2h44Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY3:59 PMSyracuse Station, Syracuse, NY$321One-way0 transfers
- 449 Lake Shore Limited7:05 PM2h46Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY9:51 PMSyracuse Station, Syracuse, NY$681One-way0 transfers
- ADT A11210:30 AM9h00Albany, Division St / Green St, NY7:30 PMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$311One-way0 transfers
- ADT A113 · ADT A289 · ADT N8163:45 PM9h00Albany, Albany Shaker Rd. (Albany International Airport), NY12:45 AMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$311One-way2 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
AA5418 · AA50299:02 AM10h09Albany International Airport7:11 PMSyracuse Hancock International Airport$6761One-way1 transfer
AA2347+AA54183:30 PM3h41Albany International Airport7:11 PMSyracuse Hancock International Airport$7071One-way1 transfer- AA5589 · AA50299:02 AM3h51Albany International Airport12:53 PMSyracuse Hancock International Airport$7071One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY:
A bus is $0.76 (€0.62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $34 (€28).
A bus is $713 (€584) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $747 (€611).
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
Flight takes on average 7h 55m.
- Around 12 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, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), 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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