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How to get fromSyracuse to Buffaloby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Syracuse to Buffalo by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Buffalotrain train Empire Service / ...
    2h 53m
    $40–190

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalobus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    3h 5m
    $28–95

  3. Drive 149.1 mi

    1. Drive from Syracuse to Buffalocar car 149.1 mi
    2h 38m
    $28–40

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SYR - BUF
    6h 16m
    $123–787

Syracuse to Buffalo by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Syracuse, NY, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Buffalo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 53m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo every 2 hours. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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