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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Syracuse Universityby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Syracuse University by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Syracuse Univbus bus 316
    7h 20m
    $61–678

  2. Drive  250.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Syracuse Universitycar car 250.1 mi
    4h 33m
    $46–66

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train Empire Service / ...
    9h 7m
    $92–768

  4. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane PHL - SYR
    4h 54m
    $114–806

  5. Bus via Scranton

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus bus Philadelphia
    2. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0215
    7h 39m
    $77–111

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Univbus bus 316
    7h 49m
    $57–195

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane JFK - SYR
    6h 24m
    $116–1,217

  8. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane PHL - ROC
    2. Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    6h 24m
    $143–938

  9. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane LGA - SYR
    7h 2m
    $140–1,415

Philadelphia to Syracuse University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Syracuse University, NY, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Syracuse University via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, Regional Transportation Center, and B14 in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) 5 times a day.

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