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Compare train, bus, and flight for Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. 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 $27, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $35 (€29).
A bus is $538 (€443) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $572 (€471).
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
Flight takes on average 8h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY
How to get from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 12:55 AM2h25Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center3:20 AMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:55 AM2h25Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center3:20 AMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:55 AM2h25Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center3:20 AMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 284 Empire Service7:12 AM2h33Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY9:45 AMSyracuse Station, Syracuse, NY$351One-way0 transfers
- 280 Empire Service4:18 AM2h35Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY6:53 AMSyracuse Station, Syracuse, NY$351One-way0 transfers
- 64 Maple Leaf12:15 PM2h25Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY2:40 PMSyracuse Station, Syracuse, NY$521One-way0 transfers
Field Trips 101 Inc. DOT# 1152299 MC# 6721797:10 AM2h50Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal10:00 AMSyracuse, Schine Student Center (Waverly Ave), NY$301One-way0 transfers- Field Trips 101 Inc. DOT# 1152299 MC# 6721792:50 PM2h50Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal5:40 PMSyracuse, Schine Student Center (Waverly Ave), NY$301One-way0 transfers
- Field Trips 101 Inc. DOT# 1152299 MC# 6721796:45 AM3h15Amherst, Bus Stop Buffalo (Maple Road Gulf Station), NY10:00 AMSyracuse, Schine Student Center (Waverly Ave), NY$301One-way0 transfers
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AA4440+AA39754:15 PM8h05Buffalo Niagara International Airport12:20 AMSyracuse Hancock International Airport$6201One-way2 transfers
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AA6103+AA44404:15 PM7h10Buffalo Niagara International Airport11:25 PMSyracuse Hancock International Airport$6611One-way2 transfers- AA2882+AA5837+AA466611:41 AM7h13Buffalo Niagara International Airport6:54 PMSyracuse Hancock International Airport$6611One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $35 (€29).
A bus is $538 (€443) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $572 (€471).
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
Flight takes on average 8h 39m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Buffalo, 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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport and arrive in Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY and arrive in Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center and arrive in Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Trailways to go to Syracuse, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Seajets to go to Syracuse, NY by train.
- 17 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Trailways.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Seajets.
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