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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 an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a flight costs an average of $798.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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$39 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $798 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY
Compare the available ways to get from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $39 (€33).
A bus is $764 (€651) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $798 (€680).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
Flight takes on average 5h 47m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€33) compared to roughly $44 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 2h 48m versus 2h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
ADT N808-D · ADT N806-D10:00 AM 3h20 Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY 1:20 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- ADT N808-D · ADT N806-D
10:00 AM 3h20 Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY 1:20 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus
5:30 PM 2h45 Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY 8:15 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- ADT N808-D · ADT N806-D
10:00 AM 3h35 Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY 1:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center $30 1 One-way 1 transfer - ADT N915-D · ADT N808-D · ADT N806-D
9:10 AM 4h25 Syracuse, Air Cargo Rd (Hancock Airport), NY 1:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center $30 1 One-way 2 transfers - ADT A143-D · ADT N806-D
6:30 AM 6h50 Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY 1:20 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $39 (€33).
A bus is $764 (€651) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $798 (€680).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
Flight takes on average 5h 47m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 3 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 Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound, New York Trailways to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, piedmont airlines, psa airlines, skywest airlines to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound, New York Trailways.
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