There are 6 ways to get from Montreal to Syracuse University by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2678
8h 25m$62–230Drive 246.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montreal to Syracuse Universitycar 246.8 mi
4h 42m$57–82Train
- 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$109–334Fly
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane YUL - SYR
8h 48m$104–611Bus
- Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus Montréal - Ottawa
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2678
8h 59m$64–102Bus via Saratoga Springs
- Take the bus from Montreal to Saratoga Springsbus Adt A287 / ...
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Syracusebus Adt A112 / ...
15h 4m$82–286
Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Syracuse University is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Syracuse University is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal to Syracuse University. However, there are services departing from Montréal and arriving at B14 via Ottawa and Regional Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
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 310 miles. The road distance is 248.3 miles.
The best way to get from Montreal to Syracuse University without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $60 - $230.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Montreal to Syracuse University, including transfers.
Montreal to Syracuse University bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Montréal 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 train which takes 11h 48m and costs $100 - $340. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $650 and takes 8h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Syracuse University, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Montreal Central Station to Syracuse University via Schenectady, Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, Regional Transportation Center, and B14 in around 11h 48m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) every 3 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–170
- Business Plus
- $75–180
- Economy
- $30–100
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $80–180
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- orleansexpress.com
Bus from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://orleansexpress.com/en/
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Montreal to Saratoga Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $30–110
- Flexible
- $60–120
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–220
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $50–210
- Flexible
- $90–220
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Montreal to Saratoga Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Montreal to Saratoga Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Montreal to Syracuse University bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Ottawa 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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