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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 train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. 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 train costs an average of $33, while a bus costs an average of $33.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m 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 train is $0.49 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $33.
A train is $715 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $748.
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
Flight takes on average 14h 4m.
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.
12:00 PM2h40Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY2:40 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:00 PM2h40Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY2:40 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:00 PM2h40Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY2:40 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:50 AM3h05Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY9:55 AMAlbany, Bus Terminal$261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:55 PM2h45Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY6:40 PMAlbany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY$271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:55 PM3h00Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY6:55 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY:
A train is $0.49 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $33.
A train is $715 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $748.
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
Flight takes on average 14h 4m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 9 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY and arrive in Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY.
- Trains mostly depart from Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY and arrive in Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY.
- Flights mostly depart from Syracuse Hancock International Airport and arrive in Albany International Airport.
- 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.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, Trailways.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Seajets.
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