There are 8 ways to get from New York to Skaneateles by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), subway, or bus
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$188–371Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0205 / ...
7h 14m$42–159Drive 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 53m$259–558Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
7h 49m$48–73Train via C22 (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Empire Service / ...
8h 8m$162–250Line 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 28m$128–915Fly 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 25m$96–622
New York to Skaneateles by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 53m and costs $250 - $600.
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 Regional Transportation Center and C22. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
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 Greyhound USA, 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 - $160 and takes 7h 14m.
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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Trailways also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–900
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- 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
- $75–180
- Business
- $110–220
- Business Plus
- $120–240
- Economy
- $85–190
- Economy Plus
- $95–200
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $160–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Bus Station
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $70–160
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 315 442-3400.
- Website
- Centro
Bus from C22 to State St & Academy St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Centro
Bus from C22 to State St & Academy St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Centro
- 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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Booking & Getting There
New York to Skaneateles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus 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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