There are 5 ways to get from Penn State University to Syracuse by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
10h 55m$72–166Drive 246.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penn State University to Syracusecar 246.4 mi
5h 31m$45–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Empire Service / ...
13h 31m$199–421Taxi to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Penn State University to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)taxi
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane JST - SYR
9h 28m$182–709Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane SCE - SYR
8h 32m$108–635
Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penn State University to Syracuse is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Penn State University to Syracuse is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Penn State University station to Syracuse station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Syracuse Bus Station via Harrisburg, Pa and Scranton Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Penn State University station to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
The distance between Penn State University and Syracuse is 395 miles. The road distance is 247.9 miles.
The best way to get from Penn State University to Syracuse without a car is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 10h 55m to get from Penn State University to Syracuse, including transfers.
Penn State University to Syracuse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Penn State University to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Penn State University to Syracuse is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $430 and takes 13h 31m.
What companies run services between Penn State University, PA, USA and Syracuse, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Syracuse Bus Station via Altoona Bus Station, Harrisburg, Pa, and Scranton Bus Station in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center via Altoona Amtrak Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 13h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- 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
- $90–190
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Saver
- $24–75
- Flexible
- $45–75
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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More Questions & Answers
Penn State University to Syracuse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Penn State University to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penn State University to Syracuse is 248 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Penn State University to Syracuse.
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