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

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There are 5 ways to get from Syracuse to Buffalo, NY by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Buffalotrain train Empire Service / ...
    3h 1m
    $40–190

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Syracuse to Buffalobus bus Adt N804 / ...
    3h 10m
    $24–50

  3. Drive 148.9 mi

    1. Drive from Syracuse to Buffalo, NYcar car 148.9 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 21m
    $133–837

  5. Bus via BNIA Driveway & BNIA Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    3h 49m
    $29–91

Syracuse to Buffalo, NY by train and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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, Trailways operates a bus from Syracuse to Buffalo every 4 hours. Tickets cost $28–100 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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