There are 8 ways to get from Princeton to Syracuse by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0205 / ...
7h 9m$58–197Drive 235.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Syracusecar 235.9 mi
4h 38m$44–63Train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Syracusetrain VIA Rail
8h 14m$80–270Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane JFK - SYR
6h 29m$95–607Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h$63–117Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane LGA - SYR
6h 48m$109–705Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane PHL - SYR
6h 25m$130–798Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester, train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
6h 15m$537–1,835
Princeton to Syracuse by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Syracuse is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Syracuse is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Syracuse station. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Syracuse Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Syracuse via Princeton Jct. and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Princeton and Syracuse is 363 miles. The road distance is 237.3 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Syracuse without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs $55 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Princeton to Syracuse, including transfers.
Princeton to Syracuse bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton to Syracuse train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Syracuse is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs $55 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $270 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Syracuse, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Syracuse Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton to Syracuse via Princeton Jct. and New York Penn Station in around 8h 14m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
- 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
- $75–190
- Business
- $110–230
- Business Plus
- $120–240
- Economy
- $85–190
- Economy Plus
- $95–200
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $21–75
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $24–80
- Economy Plus
- $26–90
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
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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 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- 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 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton to Syracuse bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton to Syracuse train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Syracuse is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Princeton to Syracuse.
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