There are 4 ways to get from Syracuse, Ny to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 5m$75–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalobus FlixBus 2686 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus Greyhound US0170
5h 40m$39–75Drive 233.6 mi
- Drive from Syracuse, Ny to Eriecar 233.6 mi
4h 18m$43–62Fly
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane SYR - ERI
7h 30m$135–629
Syracuse, Ny to Erie by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse, Ny to Erie is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse, Ny to Erie is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $75 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Syracuse, Ny station to Erie. However, there are services departing from Syracuse Bus Station and arriving at Erie via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center and arriving at Erie Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Syracuse, Ny and Erie is 234 miles. The road distance is 235 miles.
The best way to get from Syracuse, Ny to Erie without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $75 - $160.
The train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Erie Station takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Syracuse, Ny to Erie bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Syracuse Bus Station.
Syracuse, Ny to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Syracuse, Ny to Erie is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Syracuse, Ny, NY, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Erie Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Erie via Buffalo in around 5h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Erie International Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–95
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–90
- Flexible
- $55–95
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Syracuse, Ny to Erie bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Buffalo station.
Syracuse, Ny to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Erie Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse, Ny to Erie is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Syracuse, Ny to Erie.
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