There are 4 ways to get from Rensselaer to Syracuse by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
2h 46m$40–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Albany, Ny to Syracuse, Nybus 254 / ...
3h 5m$22–45Drive 145.4 mi
- Drive from Rensselaer to Syracusecar 145.4 mi
2h 35m$27–39Bus via SUNY Collins Circle
- Take the bus from Albany to Syracusebus Adt A264
4h 17m$22–42
Rensselaer to Syracuse by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rensselaer to Syracuse is to bus which costs $22 - $45 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rensselaer to Syracuse is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $26 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Albany, Ny and arriving at Syracuse, Ny. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station and arriving at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Rensselaer and Syracuse is 150 miles. The road distance is 146.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rensselaer to Syracuse without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $40 - $190.
The train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center takes 2h 46m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Rensselaer to Syracuse bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany, Ny station.
Rensselaer to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Rensselaer to Syracuse is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $40 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $45 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Rensselaer, NY, USA and Syracuse, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 46m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Albany, Ny to Syracuse, Ny twice daily. Tickets cost $27–90 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–110
- Business
- $70–180
- Business Plus
- $85–190
- Economy
- $45–120
- Economy Plus
- $50–130
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany, Ny to Syracuse, Ny
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
Bus from Albany to Syracuse
- Saver
- $26–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany, Ny to Syracuse, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany, Ny to Syracuse, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Rensselaer to Syracuse bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse, Ny station.
Rensselaer to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rensselaer to Syracuse is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Rensselaer to Syracuse.
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