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Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $54. 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 $54, and a flight costs an average of $137.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$155 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $453 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m 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) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg 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 Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY costing on average $155 (€127).
A bus is $361 (€296) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY costing on average $453 (€371).
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
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.
6:00 AM9h20Philadelphia, PA3:20 PMSyracuse, NY$621One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6:00 AM9h20Philadelphia, PA3:20 PMSyracuse, NY$621One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:45 PM6h45Philadelphia, PA11:30 PMSyracuse, NY$1361One-way0 transfers
Other options
2:35 PM8h55Philadelphia, PA11:30 PMSyracuse, NY$721One-way0 transfers
5:10 PM9h30Philadelphia, PA2:40 AMSyracuse, NY$891One-way0 transfers
10:45 PM8h25Philadelphia, PA7:10 AMSyracuse, NY$1071One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY costing on average $155 (€127).
A bus is $361 (€296) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY costing on average $453 (€371).
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
- Around 30 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.
- Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY.
- Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
- 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 Amtrak to go to Syracuse, NY by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Martz Bus, Peter Pan Bus to go to Syracuse, NY by bus.
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