There are 7 ways to get from New York to Onondaga County by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Syracusetrain VIA Rail
5h 44m$114–278Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Univbus 316
6h 27m$42–169Drive 247.5 mi
- Drive from New York to Onondaga Countycar 247.5 mi
4h 36m$46–66Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane JFK - SYR
- Take the bus from C22 to Harris Rd & Howlett Hill Rdbus
6h 2m$86–524Bus via Regional Transportation Center
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
7h 17m$51–96Train via A7 (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Empire Service / ...
7h 36m$97–206Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly, bus
- Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway
- 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
- Take the bus from C22 to Harris Rd & Howlett Hill Rdbus
6h 9m$98–677
New York to Onondaga County by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York to Onondaga County is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from New York to Onondaga County is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from New York to Onondaga County. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Harris Rd & Howlett Hill Rd via Waverly Ave & University Ave and C22. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to Onondaga County. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Syracuse via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between New York and Onondaga County is 298 miles. The road distance is 249 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Onondaga County without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $110 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from New York to Onondaga County, including transfers.
New York to Onondaga County bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
New York to Onondaga County train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to Onondaga County is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $110 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $170 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Onondaga County, NY, USA?
VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Syracuse once daily. Tickets cost $75–240 and the journey takes 5h 33m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Univ once daily. Tickets cost $35–160 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–240
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $75–190
- Business
- $110–230
- Business Plus
- $120–240
- Economy
- $85–190
- Economy Plus
- $95–200
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Univ
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–160
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $35–150
- Flexible
- $70–160
- Phone
- +1 315 442-3400.
- Website
- centro.org
Bus from C22 to Harris Rd & Howlett Hill Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://www.centro.org
Bus from C22 to Harris Rd & Howlett Hill Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://www.centro.org
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
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
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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More Questions & Answers
New York to Onondaga County bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse Univ station.
New York to Onondaga County train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Syracuse station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Onondaga County is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from New York to Onondaga County.
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