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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 $58. 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 $58, and a flight costs an average of $139.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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$98 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price | $458 Average price |
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* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY
How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY by train, bus or flight.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $80 (€65) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY costing on average $139 (€112).
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
- 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 Amtrak to go to Syracuse, NY by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Martz Bus, SEPTA to go to Syracuse, NY by bus.
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