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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Syracuse, NY
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a flight costs an average of $533.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$533 Average price | $118 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 0m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $118 (€98).
A bus is $470 (€390) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $533 (€442).
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 0m.
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Tickets start at around $533 (€442) compared to roughly $54 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-478.84 (€-396.94). The journey takes 4h 0m versus 3h 50m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom New York, NY to Syracuse, NY
How to get from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:00 AM5h35New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.1:35 PMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:00 AM5h35New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.1:35 PMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$581One-way0 transfers
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AA50981:29 PM3h38LaGuardia Airport5:07 PMSyracuse Hancock International Airport$4941One-way1 transfer
Other options
63 Maple Leaf7:15 AM5h34Penn Station, New York, NY12:49 PMSyracuse Station, Syracuse, NY$1351One-way0 transfers
5:30 PM5h10New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY10:40 PMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$591One-way0 transfers
2:50 PM5h15New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY8:05 PMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$591One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 PM5h15New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.1:15 AMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$601One-way0 transfers
AA377 · AA19463:31 PM4h59John F. Kennedy International Airport8:30 PMSyracuse Hancock International Airport$3931One-way1 transfer
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AA46716:30 AM5h10John F. Kennedy International Airport11:40 AMSyracuse Hancock International Airport$3931One-way1 transfer
AA2643 · AA27306:30 AM5h44John F. Kennedy International Airport12:14 PMSyracuse Hancock International Airport$3931One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $118 (€98).
A bus is $470 (€390) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY costing on average $533 (€442).
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 0m.
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
- Around 61 flights per day.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, 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 LaGuardia Airport and arrive in Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY and arrive in Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, United, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Syracuse, NY by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Syracuse, NY by train.
- Travel with New York Trailways, Greyhound, FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways to go to Syracuse, NY by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with United, JetBlue Airways.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 16 direct buses per day with New York Trailways, Greyhound, FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways.
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