There are 9 ways to get from Metuchen to Syracuse by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Bus via Newark
best- Take the bus from Newark to Syracusebus Adt N816 / ...
5h 49m$38–162Train
- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Syracusetrain VIA Rail
7h 28m$78–255Drive 238 mi
- Drive from Metuchen to Syracusecar 238 mi
4h 27m$44–63Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane JFK - SYR
5h 42m$93–592Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
5h 50m$38–82Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane LGA - SYR
6h 2m$107–690Fly 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 25m$530–1,820Train 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 10m$132–1,370Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, bus
- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain
- 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
7h 32m$61–331
Metuchen to Syracuse by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Syracuse is to bus which costs $35 - $85 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Syracuse is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Metuchen to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Newark and arriving at Syracuse via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at Syracuse via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Metuchen and Syracuse is 260 miles. The road distance is 239.4 miles.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Syracuse without a car is to bus via Newark which takes 5h 49m and costs $35 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Metuchen to Syracuse, including transfers.
Metuchen to Syracuse bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Newark station.
Metuchen to Syracuse train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Syracuse is to bus via Newark which takes 5h 49m and costs $35 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $260 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Syracuse, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from Newark to Syracuse 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–150 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Metuchen to Syracuse via New York Penn Station in around 7h 28m.
- 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
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
- 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
- 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
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–150
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $35–140
- Flexible
- $70–150
- 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
Bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Metuchen to Syracuse bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Metuchen to Syracuse train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Syracuse is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Metuchen to Syracuse.
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