There are 7 ways to get from Manhattan to Syracuse by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0205 / ...
4h 45m$40–160Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Syracusetrain VIA Rail
5h 33m$75–240Drive 250.2 mi
- Drive from Manhattan to Syracusecar 250.2 mi
4h 34m$46–66Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane LGA - SYR
4h 31m$99–665Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane JFK - SYR
4h 43m$90–576Fly Laguardia Airport to Rochester, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
5h 21m$137–849Fly 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
5h 21m$529–1,819
Manhattan to Syracuse by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Syracuse is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Syracuse is to bus and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $95 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Syracuse Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at Syracuse. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Manhattan and Syracuse is 262 miles. The road distance is 251.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Syracuse without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $40 - $160.
The bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Bus Station takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.
Manhattan to Syracuse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Manhattan to Syracuse train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Syracuse is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $40 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $240 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Syracuse, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Two other operators also service this route. 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 Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
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 Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
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
- 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
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
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
- 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 Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Bus Station
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $70–160
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Syracuse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Manhattan to Syracuse train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Syracuse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Syracuse is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Manhattan to Syracuse.
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