Travel Information to Syracuse, NY from Buffalo, NY
| 138 miles (222 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $23 - $33 | |
| Bus • $23 (€21) • 2 h 20 min | |
| Train • $33 (€30) • 2 h 19 min | |
| FlixBus or Amtrak |
Take a train or bus to travel 138 miles (222 km) to Syracuse, NY from Buffalo, NY. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY.
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The best way to travel from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY.

You can get from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Syracuse, NY from Buffalo, NY is by taking a bus, which costs on average $23 (€21).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train with an average ticket price of $33 (€30) from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY.
The fastest way to get to Syracuse, NY from Buffalo, NY is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 19 min.
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Getting to Syracuse, NY by bus takes 2 h 20 min on average.
The distance from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY is approximately 138 miles (222 km).
The average frequency per day from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY is:
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY:
- You can go to Syracuse, NY from Buffalo, NY by bus with FlixBus, Greyhound or Trailways. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $23 (€21) with FlixBus from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY on Omio.
- You can take a train from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY with Amtrak or VIA Rail. Cheap tickets can be found for $33 (€30) with Amtrak from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY.
Yes, there are direct services available from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus, Greyhound or Trailways 12 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with VIA Rail 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Syracuse, NY as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY.
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