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Compare train, bus, and flight for Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $35 (€28).
A bus is $540 (€436) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $572 (€462).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Flight takes on average 8h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY
How to get from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:20 AM2h45Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY6:05 AMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:20 AM2h45Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY6:05 AMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 63 Maple Leaf12:57 PM2h35Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY3:32 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 283 Empire Service6:59 PM2h43Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY9:42 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$351One-way0 transfers
- 281 Empire Service4:02 PM2h53Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY6:55 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:50 PM2h45Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY12:35 AMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:10 AM2h45Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY7:55 AMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$251One-way0 transfers
- 4:30 AM3h00Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY7:30 AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $35 (€28).
A bus is $540 (€436) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $572 (€462).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Flight takes on average 8h 27m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Syracuse, NY and Buffalo, 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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, Infobus, Trailways to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Seajets to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Trailways.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Seajets.
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