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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 $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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$37 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
5:55 AM2h25Buffalo, NY8:20 AMSyracuse, NY$261One-way0 transfers
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5:55 AM2h25Buffalo, NY8:20 AMSyracuse, NY$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:55 AM2h25Buffalo, NY8:20 AMSyracuse, NY$261One-way0 transfers
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4:50 PM3h05Buffalo, NY7:55 PMSyracuse, NY$331One-way0 transfers
4:15 AM3h10Buffalo, NY7:25 AMSyracuse, NY$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $35 (€28).
A bus is $190 (€151) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $218 (€174).
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
Flight takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 17 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 to go to Syracuse, NY by train.
- 16 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Trailways.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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