There are 9 ways to get from Emerson to Syracuse University by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kinderkamack Rd At Lozier Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Univbus 316
7h 12m$44–187Drive 219.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Emerson to Syracuse Universitycar 219.3 mi
5h$40–58Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Syracusetrain VIA Rail
8h 33m$81–254Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the train from Emerson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level 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 57m$100–643Bus via Regional Transportation Center
- Take the bus from Kinderkamack Rd At Lozier Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
9h 9m$50–99Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the train from Emerson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level 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
6h 34m$124–841Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester, bus
- Take the train from Emerson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Regional Transportation Center to B14bus
7h 1m$153–872Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester, bus
- Take the train from Emerson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Regional Transportation Center to B14bus
8h 9m$163–1,023Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, bus
- Take the train from Emerson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane JFK - ITH
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Regional Transportation Center to B14bus
8h 32m$64–347
Emerson to Syracuse University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Emerson to Syracuse University is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Emerson to Syracuse University is to drive which takes 5h and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerson to Syracuse University. However, there are services departing from Kinderkamack Rd At Lozier Ave and arriving at Syracuse Univ via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerson to Syracuse University. However, there are services departing from Emerson and arriving at Syracuse via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Emerson and Syracuse University is 330 miles. The road distance is 220.6 miles.
The best way to get from Emerson to Syracuse University without a car is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs $40 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Emerson to Syracuse University, including transfers.
Emerson to Syracuse University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Kinderkamack Rd At Lozier Ave station.
Emerson to Syracuse University train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Emerson to Syracuse University is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs $40 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $260 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Emerson, NJ, USA and Syracuse University, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Kinderkamack Rd At Lozier Ave to Syracuse University via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Syracuse Univ in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Syracuse once daily. Tickets cost $75–230 and the journey takes 5h 33m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- 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
- $75–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $75–180
- Business
- $110–220
- Business Plus
- $120–230
- Economy
- $85–190
- Economy Plus
- $95–190
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $21–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $23–80
- Economy Plus
- $26–85
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $21–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $23–80
- Economy Plus
- $26–85
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Kinderkamack Rd At Lozier Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
Bus from Kinderkamack Rd At Lozier Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
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Booking & Getting There
Emerson to Syracuse University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Emerson to Syracuse University train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Syracuse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerson to Syracuse University is 221 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Emerson to Syracuse University.
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