How to travel from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY

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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 €24. 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 €24, and a train costs an average of €28.

Distance: 138 miles (223 km)

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How to get from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY by train, bus or flight.

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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.

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07:25PM3h05
Syracuse, NY
10:30PMBuffalo, NY
$361One-way
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07:25PM3h05
Syracuse, NY
10:30PMBuffalo, NY
$361One-way
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07:25PM3h05
Syracuse, NY
10:30PMBuffalo, NY
$361One-way
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05:30AM3h10
Syracuse, NY
08:40AMBuffalo, NY
$371One-way
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FAQs: Travel from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY

Travel to Buffalo, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY.

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There are 3 options to travel between Syracuse, NY and Buffalo, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY:

A bus is $5 (€4) 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 $227 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $257 (€204).

The fastest way to travel from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY is by train with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 45m.

Flight takes on average 5h 3m.

The distance from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY is approximately 138 miles (223 km).
The average frequency per day from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY is:
  • Around 15 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY:
  • Flights mostly depart from Syracuse Hancock International Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
  • Trains mostly depart from Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Trailways to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 14 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Trailways.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Toronto, ON, Niagara Falls, NY, Newark, NJ, Chicago, IL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Buffalo, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
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