There are 8 ways to get from Downingtown to Syracuse by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Downingtown to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
8h 42m$73–118Drive 243.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downingtown to Syracusecar 243.9 mi
4h 40m$45–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Empire Service / ...
9h 3m$128–270Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane PHL - SYR
5h 22m$114–732Train via Albany
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
9h 36m$118–365Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
10h 44m$55–102Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Rochester, train
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
6h 13m$152–916Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane LGA - SYR
7h 13m$132–741
Downingtown to Syracuse by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downingtown to Syracuse is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Downingtown to Syracuse is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Downingtown to Syracuse station. However, there are services departing from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS and arriving at Syracuse Bus Station via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Philadelphia Bus Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Downingtown to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Downingtown Amtrak and arriving at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between Downingtown and Syracuse is 304 miles. The road distance is 245.3 miles.
The best way to get from Downingtown to Syracuse without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 42m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Downingtown to Syracuse, including transfers.
Downingtown to Syracuse bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Downingtown to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Downingtown Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Downingtown to Syracuse is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs $120 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 10h 44m.
What companies run services between Downingtown, PA, USA and Syracuse, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Downingtown Amtrak to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS to Syracuse Bus Station via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 12th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 10h 44m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Downingtown to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- 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
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $21–75
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $24–80
- Economy Plus
- $26–90
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Martz Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Downingtown to Syracuse bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Downingtown to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downingtown to Syracuse is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Downingtown to Syracuse.
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