There are 4 ways to get from Syracuse to Lake Champlain by bus, train (Amtrak), car, 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 Syracuse to Malonebus Adt A113
- Take the bus from Court House to Government Centerbus Pmcr / ...
6h 35m$33–110Train
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectadytrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Schenectady to Burlingtontrain Ethan Allen Express
8h 43m$82–283Drive 226.8 mi
- Drive from Syracuse to Burlingtoncar 226.8 mi
4h 56m$42–60Bus via West Albany
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Albany International Airport to Downtown Transit Center Burlingtonbus 7
10h 20m$56–85
Syracuse to Lake Champlain by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse to Lake Champlain is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse to Lake Champlain is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Syracuse to Lake Champlain. However, there are services departing from Syracuse and arriving at Government Center via Court House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Syracuse to Lake Champlain. However, there are services departing from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center and arriving at Burlington via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Syracuse and Lake Champlain is 238 miles. The road distance is 228.2 miles.
The best way to get from Syracuse to Lake Champlain without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $30 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Syracuse to Lake Champlain, including transfers.
Syracuse to Lake Champlain bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Syracuse station.
Syracuse to Lake Champlain train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Syracuse to Lake Champlain is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $30 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $290 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Syracuse, NY, USA and Lake Champlain, VT, USA?
You can take a bus from Syracuse to Government Center via Malone and Court House in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Downtown Transit Center - B, D, F, H, J via Schenectady, Burlington, and Battery Street at Main Street in around 8h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $80–180
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–120
Bus from Court House to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- North Country Express Transit
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vermont Translines
Bus from Albany International Airport to Downtown Transit Center Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Vermont Translines
- Book at
- Vermont Translines
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More Questions & Answers
Syracuse to Lake Champlain bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Malone station.
Syracuse to Lake Champlain train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse to Lake Champlain is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Syracuse to Lake Champlain.
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