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

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There are 9 ways to get from Syracuse to Montreal by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus (Greyhound), or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus bus FlixBus 2678
    2. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train VIA Rail
    7h 7m
    $81–306

  2. Drive 395.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Syracuse to Montrealcar car 395.1 km
    4h 40m
    $78–113

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectadytrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Montreal Central Stationtrain train Adirondack
    11h 23m
    $144–457

  4. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport

    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane SYR - YUL
    7h 10m
    $115–715

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus bus FlixBus 2678
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus bus Montréal - Ottawa
    7h 30m
    $81–131

  6. Bus via Saratoga Springs

    1. Take the bus from Syracuse to Saratoga Springsbus bus Adt A113
    2. Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Montrealbus bus Adt A508 / ...
    13h 55m
    $108–363

  7. Bus to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    2. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane YOW - YUL
    6h 41m
    $319–1,074

  8. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Syracuse to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane YTZ - YUL
    9h 37m
    $270–861

  9. Bus, shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    3. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane YYZ - YUL
    7h 55m
    $302–837

Syracuse to Montreal by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Syracuse, NY, USA and Montreal, QC, Canada?

You can take a train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Montreal Central Station via Schenectady in around 11h 23m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) every 2 hours.

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