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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 prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 train costs an average of $31, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 A253Cheapest
64 Maple LeafFastest
280 Empire ServiceOther options
284 Empire Service48 Lake Shore Limited448 Lake Shore Limited
ADT N805 · ADT A288ADT A113
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FAQs: Travel from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY
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This is compared to other travel options from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $31 (€25).
A bus is $318 (€253) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NY costing on average $344 (€274).
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
Flight takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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, Bus Terminal.
- 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 to go to Albany, NY by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Trailways.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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