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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 an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 1m. 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 $86, while a flight costs an average of $680.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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$237 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $680 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY
Compare the available ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY:
A bus is $152 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY costing on average $237.
A bus is $595 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY costing on average $680.
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 18m.
Train takes on average 7h 45m.
Tickets start at around $237 compared to roughly $90 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$146. The journey takes 7h 15m versus 3h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
4:45 PM 6h45 Philadelphia, PA 11:30 PM Syracuse, NY $68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:45 PM 6h45 Philadelphia, PA 11:30 PM Syracuse, NY $68 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:45 PM 6h45 Philadelphia, PA 11:30 PM Syracuse, NY $68 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:00 PM 9h20 Philadelphia, PA 10:20 PM Syracuse, NY $81 1 One-way 0 transfers2:30 PM 9h00 Philadelphia, PA 11:30 PM Syracuse, NY $90 1 One-way 0 transfers8:45 PM 12h10 Philadelphia, PA 8:55 AM Syracuse, NY $90 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY:
A bus is $152 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY costing on average $237.
A bus is $595 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse, NY costing on average $680.
Other travel options to Syracuse, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 18m.
Train takes on average 7h 45m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 Bus Station and arrive in Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Syracuse, NY by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Syracuse, NY by bus.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Syracuse, NY by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with piedmont airlines.
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