How to travel from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY

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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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$533

Average price

$118

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$62

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Cheapest

$54

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 0m

Average total duration

4h 0m

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2h 0m

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6h 18m

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5h 48m

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30m

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5h 52m

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5h 22m

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3h 50m

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0.9 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY is a bus with an average price of $62 (€52).

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).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY is by bus with an average journey time of 5h 52m.

Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 0m.

Train takes on average 6h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between New York, NY and Syracuse, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

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.

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from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY

How to get from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM5h35
    New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    1:35 PMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM5h35
    New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    1:35 PMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Republic AirlinesAA4773+psa airlinesAA5098
    1:29 PM3h38
    LaGuardia Airport
    5:07 PMSyracuse Hancock International Airport
    $4941One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Amtrak63 Maple Leaf
    7:15 AM5h34
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    12:49 PMSyracuse Station, Syracuse, NY
    $1351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    5:30 PM5h10
    New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    10:40 PMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY
    $591One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    2:50 PM5h15
    New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    8:05 PMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY
    $591One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 PM5h15
    New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    1:15 AMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA377 · AA1946
    3:31 PM4h59
    John F. Kennedy International Airport
    8:30 PMSyracuse Hancock International Airport
    $3931One-way
    1 transfer
  • psa airlinesAA5170+Republic AirlinesAA4671
    6:30 AM5h10
    John F. Kennedy International Airport
    11:40 AMSyracuse Hancock International Airport
    $3931One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA2643 · AA2730
    6:30 AM5h44
    John F. Kennedy International Airport
    12:14 PMSyracuse Hancock International Airport
    $3931One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from New York, 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 New York, NY to Syracuse, NY.

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There are 3 options to travel between New York, NY and Syracuse, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY is a bus with an average price of $62 (€52).

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).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY is by bus with an average journey time of 5h 52m.

Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 0m.

Train takes on average 6h 18m.

The distance from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY is approximately 195 miles (314 km).
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Syracuse, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Chicago, IL, Boston, MA, Nashville, TN, Atlanta, GA, Washington, DC. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Syracuse, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Syracuse, NY to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling experience in Syracuse, NY, plan to spend 2-3 days to explore its museums, parks, and vibrant downtown area, including highlights like the Erie Canal Museum and Rosamond Gifford Zoo.
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