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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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€29 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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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).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
Flight takes on average 5h 3m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Trailways to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Trailways.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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