There are 4 ways to get from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Buffalo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Empire Service / ...
2h 37m$40–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracusebus Adt N809 / ...
3h 20m$24–50Drive 149.7 mi
- Drive from Buffalo, NY to Syracusecar 149.7 mi
2h 38m$28–40Bus via Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
4h 19m$29–92
Buffalo, NY to Syracuse by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse is to bus which costs $24 - $50 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $40 - $190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buffalo and arriving at Syracuse. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Buffalo and arriving at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Buffalo, NY and Syracuse is 149 miles. The road distance is 150.6 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $40 - $190.
The train from Buffalo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center takes 2h 29m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Buffalo, NY to Syracuse bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo, NY to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $40 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $50 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Syracuse, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 29m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Buffalo to Syracuse every 4 hours. Tickets cost $28–100 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Buffalo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–110
- Business
- $70–180
- Business Plus
- $85–190
- Economy
- $45–120
- Economy Plus
- $50–130
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Syracuse Bus Station
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo, NY to Syracuse bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Buffalo, NY to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo, NY to Syracuse is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse.
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