There are 4 ways to get from Syracuse University to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 43m$56–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Syracuse to Buffalobus Adt N804 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus Greyhound US0170
7h 21m$38–64Drive 236 mi
- Drive from Syracuse University to Eriecar 236 mi
4h 18m$44–63Fly
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane SYR - ERI
8h 31m$133–703
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Erie International Airport (ERI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse University to Erie is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse University to Erie is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Syracuse University to Erie. However, there are services departing from B8 and arriving at Erie via Syracuse and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Syracuse University to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center and arriving at Erie Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Syracuse University and Erie is 238 miles. The road distance is 237.4 miles.
The best way to get from Syracuse University to Erie without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Syracuse University to Erie, including transfers.
Syracuse University to Erie bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Syracuse station.
Syracuse University to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Syracuse University to Erie is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $750 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Syracuse University, NY, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Erie Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Syracuse University to Erie via B8, Syracuse, and Buffalo in around 7h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Erie International Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Syracuse to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
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Booking & Getting There
Syracuse University to Erie bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Buffalo station.
Syracuse University to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Erie Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse University to Erie is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Syracuse University to Erie.
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