There are 3 ways to get from Erie to Syracuse by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Erie Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 4m$70–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus Greyhound US0170
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
4h 45m$36–132Drive 237 mi
- Drive from Erie to Syracusecar 237 mi
4h 12m$44–63
Erie to Syracuse by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Syracuse is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Syracuse is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $70 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Syracuse station. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Syracuse Bus Station via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erie Station station and arriving at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Erie and Syracuse is 234 miles. The road distance is 238.4 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Syracuse without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $70 - $160.
The train from Erie Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center takes 4h 4m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Erie to Syracuse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Syracuse is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $140 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Syracuse, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Erie Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Syracuse Bus Station via Buffalo in around 4h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Station
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
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More Questions & Answers
Erie to Syracuse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Erie to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Syracuse is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Erie to Syracuse.
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