There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Syracuse Airport (SYR) by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracusebus Adt N809 / ...
4h 35m$28–74Train
- Take the train from Buffalo to Rochestertrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Empire Service / ...
4h 42m$42–342Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Buffalo to Syracuse-SYR150.7 mi
2h 40mDrive 150.7 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Syracuse Airport (SYR)car 150.7 mi
2h 40m$28–40Fly
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane BUF - SYR
4h 50m$156–878Bus via Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
5h 31m$32–119
Buffalo to Syracuse Airport (SYR) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Syracuse Airport (SYR) is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Syracuse Airport (SYR) is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Airport (SYR). However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Syracuse via Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Syracuse Airport (SYR). However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center via Rochester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Buffalo and Syracuse Airport (SYR) is 169 miles. The road distance is 151.5 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Syracuse Airport (SYR) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $28 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Buffalo to Syracuse Airport (SYR), including transfers.
Buffalo to Syracuse Airport (SYR) bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Syracuse Airport (SYR) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Syracuse Airport (SYR) is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $28 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $350 and takes 4h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $900 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Syracuse Airport (SYR), USA?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Syracuse via Rochester, Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, and Syracuse in around 4h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Buffalo to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $18–65
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $20–75
- Economy Plus
- $22–80
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $21–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $23–80
- Economy Plus
- $26–85
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–90
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Buffalo to Syracuse-SYR
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Syracuse Airport (SYR) bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Buffalo to Syracuse Airport (SYR) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Syracuse Airport (SYR) is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Buffalo to Syracuse Airport (SYR).
There are 123+ hotels available in Syracuse Airport (SYR).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Buffalo and Syracuse Airport (SYR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.