There are 4 ways to get from Buffalo to Syracuse by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
2h 25m$27–90Train
- Take the train from Buffalo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Empire Service / ...
2h 29m$40–190Drive 149.8 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Syracusecar 149.8 mi
2h 39m$28–40Bus via Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
4h 7m$29–92
Buffalo to Syracuse by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Syracuse is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Syracuse is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $27 - $90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buffalo and arriving at Syracuse Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
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 and Syracuse is 150 miles. The road distance is 150.6 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Syracuse without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $27 - $90.
The bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Station takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.
Buffalo to Syracuse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Syracuse is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $27 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $190 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Syracuse, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, 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.
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Station
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Syracuse Bus Station
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Syracuse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Buffalo to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Syracuse is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Buffalo to Syracuse.
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