There are 9 ways to get from Montclair to Syracuse by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
5h 54m$37–76Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Syracusetrain VIA Rail
7h 18m$78–252Drive 231.6 mi
- Drive from Montclair to Syracusecar 231.6 mi
4h 13m$43–62Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane JFK - SYR
5h 32m$93–589Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from University Ave At Lackawanna Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0205 / ...
7h 8m$49–190Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane LGA - SYR
5h 32m$102–673Fly 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 54m$513–1,808Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane PHL - SYR
6h 41m$137–1,380Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, bus
- 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 22m$62–328
Montclair to Syracuse by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montclair to Syracuse is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Montclair to Syracuse is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Montclair to Syracuse station. However, there are services departing from Park St At Essex Way# and arriving at Syracuse Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Montclair to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Watchung Avenue and arriving at Syracuse via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Montclair and Syracuse is 251 miles. The road distance is 233 miles.
The best way to get from Montclair to Syracuse without a car is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Montclair to Syracuse, including transfers.
Montclair to Syracuse bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Montclair to Syracuse train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Montclair to Syracuse is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $260 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Syracuse, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day. 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 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
- +1 888 842-7245
- 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
Train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
- 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 Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- 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
- $10–17
- 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
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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from University Ave At Lackawanna Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Bus Station
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $70–160
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More Questions & Answers
Montclair to Syracuse bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Montclair to Syracuse train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Syracuse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montclair to Syracuse is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Montclair to Syracuse.
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