There are 6 ways to get from Long Island to Syracuse University by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane LGA - SYR
3h 15m$127–870Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Univbus 316
6h 23m$38–167Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Syracusetrain VIA Rail
8h 5m$79–245Drive 252.4 mi
- Drive from Brooklyn to Syracuse Universitycar 252.4 mi
4h 43m$45–65Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane JFK - SYR
3h 21m$82–556Bus via Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
7h 52m$49–80
Long Island to Syracuse University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Syracuse University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Long Island to Syracuse University is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $120 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Syracuse University. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at Syracuse Univ via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Syracuse University. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and arriving at Syracuse via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Long Island and Syracuse University is 213 miles. The road distance is 253.8 miles.
The best way to get from Long Island to Syracuse University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs $35 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Long Island to Syracuse University, including transfers.
Long Island to Syracuse University bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Long Island to Syracuse University train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Long Island to Syracuse University is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $120 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $170 and takes 6h 23m, you could also train, which costs $75 - $250 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Syracuse University, NY, USA?
Delta flies from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Univ once daily. Tickets cost $35–160 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–900
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $75–180
- Business
- $110–220
- Business Plus
- $120–240
- Economy
- $85–190
- Economy Plus
- $95–200
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Univ
- Saver
- $35–150
- Flexible
- $70–160
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Long Island to Syracuse University bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse Univ station.
Long Island to Syracuse University train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Syracuse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Syracuse University is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Long Island to Syracuse University.
There are 115+ hotels available in Syracuse University.