There are 10 ways to get from Newark to Syracuse by bus, train, night bus, car, plane 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.
Recommended option
Bus • 4h 30m
9 alternative options
Train • 6h 51m
Night bus • 6h 16m
Drive • 4h 9m
Fly Newark to Syracuse • 4h 4m
Fly Newark to Rochester, night bus • 5h 14m
Fly Newark to Ithaca, bus • 6h 26m
Newark to Syracuse by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Syracuse is to bus which costs $21 - $80 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Syracuse is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $65 - $250.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Syracuse Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Newark and Syracuse is 244 miles. The road distance is 238.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Syracuse without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $21 - $80.
The bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Station takes 4h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Newark to Syracuse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Syracuse is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $21 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $430 and takes 6h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $250 and takes 4h 4m.
- Distance: 243.5 miles
- Duration: 4h 30m
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Syracuse, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $26 - $70 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New York Penn Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 4 times a day. Tickets cost $12 - $130 and the journey takes 5h 31m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $250
Flights from Newark to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $390
Flights from Newark to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $410
Flights from Newark to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240 - $550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from New York JFK to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $370
Flights from New York La Guardia to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from New York JFK to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Syracuse via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $650
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12 - $130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $12 - $45
- Child Coach - short notice
- $28 - $45
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $24 - $80
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $26 - $80
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30 - $75
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $50 - $160
- Business Seat - short notice
- $55 - $150
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $30 - $130
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1 - $60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $14
- Child Coach - short notice
- $5 - $17
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $9 - $30
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $10 - $35
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $5 - $22
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $20 - $65
- Business Seat - short notice
- $26 - $45
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $3 - $60
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $110
- Website
- http://www.viarail.ca/
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $50 - $110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $50 - $90
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $45 - $60
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $6
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $1 - $3
- Adult
- $3 - $6
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12 - $200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $1 - $100
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $12 - $200
- Business Class Seat
- $45 - $140
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $320
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $7 - $100
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $14 - $170
- Business Seat - Adult
- $15 - $190
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $26 - $120
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $50 - $250
- First Class - Adult
- $50 - $320
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- new.mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $12
- Website
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Peak
- $3 - $12
- Off-Peak
- $4 - $7
The New York City Subway consists of 27 underground lines that serve Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Lines are identified by a number or letter as well as a colour. Subway passes (called MetroCards) are available for purchase from ticket machines and desks in subway stations (choose from Pay-Per-Ride or 7/30-Day Unlimited), and a new contactless payment system called OMNY is currently being rolled out. The subway runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- http://www.mta.info/schedules
- Seniors 65+ and Concession
- $2
- Standard
- $3
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21 - $80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $21 - $80
Night bus from Scranton to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13 - $55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $13 - $55
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Night bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Univ
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $120
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $50 - $70
- Saver
- $65 - $120
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Night bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7 - $50
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from Ithaca, NY to Syracuse, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7 - $50
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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Newark to Syracuse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Newark to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Syracuse is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Newark to Syracuse.
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