There are 4 ways to get from Syracuse to Albany - Rensselaer by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2h 36m$40–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Syracuse to Albanybus Adt A253 / ...
3h 30m$22–45Drive 139.4 mi
- Drive from Syracuse to Albany - Rensselaercar 139.4 mi
2h 48m$26–37Bus via SUNY Collins Circle (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
3h 52m$25–40
Syracuse to Albany - Rensselaer by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse to Albany - Rensselaer is to bus which costs $22 - $45 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse to Albany - Rensselaer is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $40 - $190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Syracuse and arriving at Albany. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Syracuse and Albany - Rensselaer is 150 miles. The road distance is 140.2 miles.
The best way to get from Syracuse to Albany - Rensselaer without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $40 - $190.
The train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station takes 2h 36m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Syracuse to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Syracuse station.
Syracuse to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Syracuse to Albany - Rensselaer is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $40 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $45 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Syracuse, NY, USA and Albany - Rensselaer, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 36m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Syracuse to Albany twice daily. Tickets cost $27–90 and the journey takes 3h. Two other operators also service this route.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $40–110
- Business
- $70–180
- Business Plus
- $85–190
- Economy
- $45–120
- Economy Plus
- $50–130
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Syracuse to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–90
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Syracuse to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Syracuse to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Syracuse to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse to Albany - Rensselaer is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Syracuse to Albany - Rensselaer.
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