There are 8 ways to get from Elizabeth to Syracuse by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
5h 27m$38–79Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Syracusetrain VIA Rail
7h 5m$78–252Drive 235.8 mi
- Drive from Elizabeth to Syracusecar 235.8 mi
4h 25m$43–63Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
3h 49m$513–1,732Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 112
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0205 / ...
6h 22m$49–187Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane JFK - SYR
5h 19m$93–589Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane LGA - SYR
5h 39m$107–687Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane PHL - SYR
6h 20m$132–1,371
Elizabeth to Syracuse by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Syracuse is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Syracuse is to fly and train which takes 3h 49m and costs $500 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth station to Syracuse station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Syracuse Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Syracuse via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Elizabeth and Syracuse is 248 miles. The road distance is 237.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Syracuse without a car is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Elizabeth to Syracuse, including transfers.
Elizabeth to Syracuse bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Elizabeth to Syracuse train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Syracuse is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $260 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Syracuse, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Syracuse once daily. Tickets cost $75–240 and the journey takes 5h 33m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $75–190
- Business
- $110–230
- Business Plus
- $120–240
- Economy
- $85–190
- Economy Plus
- $95–200
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
Train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–7
- Peak
- $5–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Bus Station
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $70–160
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More Questions & Answers
Elizabeth to Syracuse bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Elizabeth to Syracuse train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Syracuse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Syracuse is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Elizabeth to Syracuse.
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