There are 4 ways to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Syracuse University by bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus Adt A264
4h 50m$28–84Drive 137.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Syracuse Universitycar 137.3 mi
2h 36m$26–37Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
5h 31m$40–210Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Albany-ALB to Syracuse University137.3 mi
2h 36m
Albany Airport (ALB) to Syracuse University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Syracuse University is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Syracuse University is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany Airport (ALB) to Syracuse University. However, there are services departing from Albany International Airport and arriving at Syracuse via Rt 7 & Ronald Dr and Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany Airport (ALB) to Syracuse University. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Albany Airport (ALB) and Syracuse University is 148 miles. The road distance is 138.1 miles.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Syracuse University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $28 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Syracuse University, including transfers.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Syracuse University bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Syracuse University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Syracuse University is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $28 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $210 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Albany Airport (ALB), USA and Syracuse University, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from Schenectady to Syracuse twice daily. Tickets cost $25–80 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 18m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $80–180
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–120
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Albany-ALB to Syracuse University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Albany Airport (ALB) to Syracuse University bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Syracuse University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany Airport (ALB) to Syracuse University is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Syracuse University.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Albany Airport (ALB) and Syracuse University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.