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Compare bus, train, 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 €25. 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 €25, and a bus costs an average of €22.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $32 (€25).
A bus is $328 (€261) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $356 (€283).
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
Flight takes on average 4h 36m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak, VIA Rail to go to Syracuse, NY by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, Trailways to go to Syracuse, NY by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak, VIA Rail.
- 5 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Trailways.
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