There are 5 ways to get from Montreal to Syracuse University by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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 Montreal to Albanybus FlixBus N2679 / ...
- Take the bus from Albany to Syracusebus Adt A264-D / ...
9h 4m$62–142Drive 246.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montreal to Syracuse Universitycar 246.8 mi
4h 42m$51–74Train, bus
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain Adirondack
- Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus Adt A264-D / ...
11h 26m$148–268Fly
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane YUL - SYR
8h 24m$124–755Train
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain Adirondack
- Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
11h 48m$159–370
Montreal to Syracuse University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Syracuse University is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Syracuse University is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal to Syracuse University. However, there are services departing from Montreal and arriving at Syracuse via Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Montreal station to Syracuse University. However, there are services departing from Montreal Central Station and arriving at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Montreal and Syracuse University is 369 miles. The road distance is 248.3 miles.
The best way to get from Montreal to Syracuse University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 4m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Montreal to Syracuse University, including transfers.
Montreal to Syracuse University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Montreal station.
Montreal to Syracuse University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Montreal Central Station.
The best way to get from Montreal to Syracuse University is to bus which takes 9h 4m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $800 and takes 8h 24m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $370 and takes 11h 48m.
What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Syracuse University, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Montreal to Syracuse University via Albany and Syracuse in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) every 2 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $75–180
- Economy
- $35–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–120
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany to Syracuse
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Saver
- $25–80
- Flexible
- $50–80
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Booking & Getting There
Montreal to Syracuse University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Albany station.
Montreal to Syracuse University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal to Syracuse University is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Montreal to Syracuse University.
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