There are 4 ways to get from Syracuse University to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 14m$41–198Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Syracuse to Albanybus Adt A253 / ...
4h 38m$23–53Drive 138.2 mi
- Drive from Syracuse University to Albanycar 138.2 mi
2h 46m$26–37Bus via SUNY Collins Circle (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
4h 57m$24–45
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse University to Albany is to bus which costs $23 - $55 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse University to Albany is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Syracuse University to Albany. However, there are services departing from B8 and arriving at Albany via Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Syracuse University to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Syracuse University and Albany is 154 miles. The road distance is 139.1 miles.
The best way to get from Syracuse University to Albany without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Syracuse University to Albany, including transfers.
Syracuse University to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Syracuse station.
Syracuse University to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Syracuse University to Albany is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $55 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Syracuse University, 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 $45–100 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–110
- Business
- $70–180
- Business Plus
- $85–190
- Economy
- $45–120
- Economy Plus
- $50–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Syracuse University to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Syracuse University to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse University to Albany is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Syracuse University to Albany.
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