What is the cheapest way to get from Syracuse, Ny to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Syracuse, Ny to Albany is to bus which costs $21 - $45 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Syracuse, Ny to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Syracuse, Ny to Albany is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $40 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Syracuse, Ny and Albany?

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.

Is there a direct train between Syracuse, Ny and Albany?

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.

How far is it from Syracuse, Ny to Albany?

The distance between Syracuse, Ny and Albany is 150 miles. The road distance is 138.6 miles.

How do I travel from Syracuse, Ny to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Syracuse, Ny to Albany without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $40 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Syracuse, Ny to Albany?

The train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station takes 2h 36m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Syracuse, Ny to Albany bus from?

Syracuse, Ny to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Syracuse station.

Where do I catch the Syracuse, Ny to Albany train from?

Syracuse, Ny to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from Syracuse, Ny to Albany?

The best way to get from Syracuse, Ny to Albany is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $40 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $45 and takes 3h.

Where does the Syracuse, Ny to Albany bus arrive?

Syracuse, Ny to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.

Where does the Syracuse, Ny to Albany train arrive?

Syracuse, Ny to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Syracuse, Ny to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse, Ny to Albany is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Syracuse, Ny to Albany.

How do I get a train ticket from Syracuse, Ny to Albany?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Syracuse, Ny to Albany?

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Where can I stay near Albany?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2h 36m
$40–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Syracuse to Albanybus Adt A253 / ...
3h
$21–45
Drive 137.8 mi
1. Drive from Syracuse, Ny to Albanycar 137.8 mi
2h 43m
$26–37
Bus via SUNY Collins Circle (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
3h 19m
$23–36

Syracuse, Ny to Albany by train

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Distance: 149 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Syracuse, Ny, NY, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–95 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.

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