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Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $141.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$99 Average price Cheapest | $177 Average price | $466 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY costing on average $177 (€141).
A bus is $367 (€292) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY costing on average $466 (€371).
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
Train takes on average 7h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY
How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixBus8:20 AM6h55Philadelphia Bus Station3:15 PMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$1061One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+undefined · undefined12:25 AM10h55Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA11:20 AMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$1051One-way2 transfers
Fastest
AA58621:05 PM1h22Philadelphia International Airport2:27 PMSyracuse Hancock International Airport$6551One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 86 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service10:51 AM8h0830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:59 PMSyracuse Station, Syracuse, NY$1641One-way1 transfer
- 66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf3:22 AM9h3530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA12:57 PMSyracuse Station, Syracuse, NY$1511One-way1 transfer
- 174 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited12:32 PM9h1930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA9:51 PMSyracuse Station, Syracuse, NY$2181One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM7h40Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA3:40 PMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$1051One-way1 transfer
- +FlixBus9:30 AM7h50Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA5:20 PMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$1061One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+12:45 PM6h45Philadelphia Bus Station7:30 PMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY$1061One-way1 transfer
- AA59425:45 PM1h22Philadelphia International Airport7:07 PMSyracuse Hancock International Airport$6551One-way0 transfers
AA4367 · AA478010:50 AM4h55Philadelphia International Airport3:45 PMSyracuse Hancock International Airport$6671One-way1 transfer
AA2783+AA47807:00 AM8h45Philadelphia International Airport3:45 PMSyracuse Hancock International Airport$6481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY costing on average $177 (€141).
A bus is $367 (€292) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY costing on average $466 (€371).
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
Train takes on average 7h 11m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Syracuse, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY.
- Travel with United to go to Syracuse, NY by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Martz Bus, SEPTA to go to Syracuse, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Syracuse, NY by train.
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