How to travel from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA

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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 prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a flight costs an average of $123.

Distance: 219 miles (354 km)

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$94

Average price

Cheapest

$141

Average price

$474

Average price

7h 2m

Average total duration

6h 32m

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30m

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7h 57m

Average total duration

7h 27m

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30m

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6h 42m

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3h 42m

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3h 0m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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1.1 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

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American Airlines

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from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA

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

Our recommendation

bus

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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:00 PM7h15
    Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY
    7:15 PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
    $1031One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Greyhoundundefined · undefined
    9:00 PM6h45
    Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY
    3:45 AMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
    $991One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • piedmont airlinesAA5966
    5:30 AM1h17
    Syracuse Hancock International Airport
    6:47 AMPhiladelphia International Airport
    $6541One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak64 Maple Leaf · 177 Northeast Regional
    2:51 PM8h57
    Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY
    11:48 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $2181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak48 Lake Shore Limited · 177 Northeast Regional
    11:42 AM12h06
    Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY
    11:48 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $2181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak64 Maple Leaf · 65 Northeast Regional
    2:51 PM10h00
    Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY
    12:51 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $2181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhoundundefined · undefined
    9:25 AM10h10
    Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY
    7:35 PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA
    $1131One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined
    12:00 PM9h30
    Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY
    9:30 PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
    $1031One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:00 AM10h25
    Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY
    1:25 PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA
    $1031One-way
    1 transfer
  • piedmont airlinesAA5907
    12:21 PM1h19
    Syracuse Hancock International Airport
    1:40 PMPhiladelphia International Airport
    $6541One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA4888 · UA4564
    10:25 AM3h45
    Syracuse Hancock International Airport
    2:10 PMPhiladelphia International Airport
    $6661One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA3163+psa airlinesAA5171
    12:19 PM3h07
    Syracuse Hancock International Airport
    3:26 PMPhiladelphia International Airport
    $6661One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA

Travel to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Syracuse, NY and Philadelphia, PA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $62 (€50).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $73 (€59).

A bus is $62 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $123 (€100).

The fastest way to travel from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 45m.

Train takes on average 8h 12m.

The distance from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA is approximately 219 miles (354 km).
The average frequency per day from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 11 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Syracuse Hancock International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
  • Travel with American Airlines to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA:
  • 2 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, Boston, MA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Philadelphia, PA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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