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Compare bus, train, and flight for Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $94, while a flight costs an average of $657.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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$94 Average price Cheapest | $224 Average price | $657 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Compare the available ways to get from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $131 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $224 (€191).
A bus is $564 (€480) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $657 (€560).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
Train takes on average 8h 5m.
Tickets start at around $94 (€80) compared to roughly $89 (€76) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$5 (-€4). The journey takes 6h 53m versus 4h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:00 AM 6h45 Syracuse, NY 8:45 AM Philadelphia, PA $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:00 AM 6h45 Syracuse, NY 8:45 AM Philadelphia, PA $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:00 AM 6h45 Syracuse, NY 8:45 AM Philadelphia, PA $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:25 PM 8h00 Syracuse, NY 9:25 PM Philadelphia, PA $66 1 One-way 0 transfers1:00 AM 6h45 Syracuse, NY 7:45 AM Philadelphia, PA $88 1 One-way 0 transfers11:30 AM 8h50 Syracuse, NY 8:20 PM Philadelphia, PA $101 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $131 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $224 (€191).
A bus is $564 (€480) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $657 (€560).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
Train takes on average 8h 5m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Syracuse, NY and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY and arrive in Philadelphia Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Flights mostly depart from Syracuse Hancock International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, piedmont airlines, psa airlines, skywest airlines to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with piedmont airlines.
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