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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 prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY:
A bus is $0.40 (€0.33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $35 (€29).
A bus is $760 (€624) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $795 (€652).
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
Flight takes on average 6h 41m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 280 Empire Service7:02 AM2h40Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY9:42 AMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 280 Empire Service7:02 AM2h40Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY9:42 AMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 280 Empire Service7:02 AM2h40Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY9:42 AMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 284 Empire Service9:55 AM2h44Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY12:39 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$321One-way0 transfers
- 448 Lake Shore Limited11:42 AM3h11Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY2:53 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$581One-way0 transfers
- 64 Maple Leaf2:50 PM3h14Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY6:04 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$581One-way0 transfers
ADT A2538:00 AM3h00Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY11:00 AMAlbany, Division St / Green St, NY$341One-way0 transfers- ADT A1136:45 AM9h00Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY3:45 PMAlbany, Albany Shaker Rd. (Albany International Airport), NY$341One-way0 transfers
- ADT A1136:45 AM9h15Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY4:00 PMAlbany, Division St / Green St, NY$341One-way0 transfers
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AA602611:12 AM23h14Syracuse Hancock International Airport10:26 AMAlbany International Airport$8661One-way2 transfers- AA4635+
AA5546+AA438011:12 AM10h17Syracuse Hancock International Airport9:29 PMAlbany International Airport$8671One-way2 transfers - AA5546 · AA5636+AA598210:47 AM10h42Syracuse Hancock International Airport9:29 PMAlbany International Airport$8671One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY:
A bus is $0.40 (€0.33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $35 (€29).
A bus is $760 (€624) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $795 (€652).
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
Flight takes on average 6h 41m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 FlixBus, Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, Trailways to go to Albany, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Seajets to go to Albany, NY by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, Trailways.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Seajets.
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