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Compare train, bus, and flight for Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 143 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 143, while a flight costs an average of zł 3,487.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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zł 209 Average price | zł 143 Average price Cheapest | zł 3,487 Average price | zł 154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY:
A bus is zł 66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY costing on average zł 209.
A bus is zł 3,345 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY costing on average zł 3,487.
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 15m.
Bus takes on average 6h 56m.
Tickets start at around zł 209 compared to roughly zł 154 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 54. The journey takes 3h 0m versus 2h 13m 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 Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY
How to get from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ADT A253-D8:00 AM3h00Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY11:00 AMAlbany, Division St / Green St, NYzł 1201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- ADT A253-D8:00 AM3h00Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY11:00 AMAlbany, Division St / Green St, NYzł 1201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
12:00 PM2h40Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY2:40 PMAlbany, Bus Terminalzł 1331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 280 Empire Service7:02 AM2h40Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY9:42 AMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NYzł 1331One-way0 transfers
- 64 Maple Leaf2:50 PM3h14Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY6:04 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NYzł 1331One-way0 transfers
- 284 Empire Service9:55 AM2h44Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY12:39 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NYzł 1731One-way0 transfers
- ADT A113-D6:45 AM9h00Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY3:45 PMAlbany, Albany Shaker Rd. (Albany International Airport), NYzł 1201One-way0 transfers
- ADT A113-D6:45 AM9h15Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY4:00 PMAlbany, Division St / Green St, NYzł 1201One-way0 transfers
- ADT A113-D · ADT A518-D6:45 AM10h25Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY5:10 PMAlbany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NYzł 1201One-way1 transfer
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AA43626:30 PM15h33Syracuse Hancock International Airport10:03 AMAlbany International Airportzł 2,0311One-way2 transfers
AA1004+AA4362 · AA473510:30 AM23h33Syracuse Hancock International Airport10:03 AMAlbany International Airportzł 3,2941One-way2 transfers- AA4362+
AA4327+AA473510:30 AM23h33Syracuse Hancock International Airport10:03 AMAlbany International Airportzł 3,2941One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY:
A bus is zł 66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY costing on average zł 209.
A bus is zł 3,345 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY costing on average zł 3,487.
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 15m.
Bus takes on average 6h 56m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Syracuse, NY and Albany, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Syracuse Hancock International Airport and arrive in Albany International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY and arrive in Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY and arrive in Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Albany, NY by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways to go to Albany, NY by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Albany, NY by flight.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways.
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