How to travel from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY

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Travel Information to Buffalo, NY from Syracuse, NY

Distance138 miles (222 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$23 - $33
Cheapest modeBus • $23 (€21) • 2 h 45 min
Fastest modeTrain • $33 (€30) • 2 h 35 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Amtrak

Travel 138 miles (222 km) by train or bus between Syracuse, NY and Buffalo, NY. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY.

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from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY

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

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBus
05:30AM3h10
Syracuse, NY
08:40AMBuffalo, NY
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
05:30AM3h10
Syracuse, NY
08:40AMBuffalo, NY
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
07:35AM2h55
Syracuse, NY
10:30AMBuffalo, NY
$411One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
07:25PM3h05
Syracuse, NY
10:30PMBuffalo, NY
$311One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
11:00AM3h20
Syracuse, NY
02:20PMBuffalo, NY
$371One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs

You can get to Buffalo, NY from Syracuse, NY 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel to Buffalo, NY from Syracuse, NY is a bus with an average price of $23 (€21).

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

A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train with an average ticket price of $33 (€30) from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY.

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

There are alternative travel options to Buffalo, NY that take longer:

Getting to Buffalo, NY by bus takes 2 h 45 min on average.

The distance is approximately 138 miles (222 km) from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY.

The average frequency per day from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY is:

  • 12 buses per day.
  • 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY:

    The following travel companies offer services from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY:

    • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus or Trailways to go to Buffalo, NY by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Infobus Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY tickets on Omio for $23 (€21).
    • Travel with Amtrak or VIA Rail to go to Buffalo, NY by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY tickets on Omio for $33 (€30).

    Yes, there are direct services available from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY with the following travel companies:

    • Direct bus available with FlixBus, Greyhound or Trailways 11 direct buses per day.
    • Direct trains with VIA Rail with 3 direct trains per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Buffalo, NY as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Buffalo, NY from Syracuse, NY.

    Looking to extend your trip from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY? Many Omio customers who go from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like New York, NY, Niagara Falls, NY, Newark, NJ, Chicago, IL or Boston, MA. If you're looking to explore New York, NY, Niagara Falls, NY, Newark, NJ, Chicago, IL or Boston, MA from Buffalo, NY, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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