There are 8 ways to get from New York to Skaneateles by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Syracusetrain VIA Rail
6h 3m$188–372Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Univbus 316
6h 54m$42–169Drive 242.7 mi
- Drive from New York to Skaneatelescar 242.7 mi
4h 37m$45–64Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, taxi
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane JFK - ITH
- Take the taxi from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Skaneatelestaxi
3h 56m$259–548Bus via Regional Transportation Center
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
7h 49m$51–96Train via C22 (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Empire Service / ...
8h 8m$97–205Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane JFK - SYR
- Take the bus from C22 to State St & Academy Stbus
6h 29m$86–524Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, 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 State St & Academy Stbus
6h 36m$98–677
New York to Skaneateles by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York to Skaneateles is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from New York to Skaneateles is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 56m and costs $250 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from New York to Skaneateles. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at State St & Academy St via Waverly Ave & University Ave and C22. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to Skaneateles. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Syracuse via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between New York and Skaneateles is 312 miles. The road distance is 244.2 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Skaneateles without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $180 - $380.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from New York to Skaneateles, including transfers.
New York to Skaneateles bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
New York to Skaneateles train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to Skaneateles is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $180 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $170 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Skaneateles, 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 Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
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
- $75–180
- Business
- $110–230
- Business Plus
- $120–240
- Economy
- $85–190
- Economy Plus
- $95–200
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
- $90–190
- 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
- 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
- +1 315 442-3400.
- Website
- centro.org
Bus from C22 to State St & Academy St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://www.centro.org
Bus from C22 to State St & Academy St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://www.centro.org
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $210–260
Collegetown Cab
- Phone
- +1 607-588-8888
- Website
- collegetowncab.com
Ithaca Dispatch
- Phone
- +1 607-277-7777
- Website
- ithacataxi.biz
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More Questions & Answers
New York to Skaneateles bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse Univ station.
New York to Skaneateles train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Syracuse station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Skaneateles is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from New York to Skaneateles.
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