There are 4 ways to get from Syracuse University to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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$76–168Drive 236 mi
cheapest- Drive from Syracuse University to Eriecar 236 mi
4h 18m$44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalobus FlixBus 2686 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus Greyhound US0170
6h 53m$56–103Fly
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane SYR - ERI
8h 13m$133–610
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Erie International Airport (ERI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse University to Erie is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 18m.
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 Bus Station and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
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 $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Syracuse University to Erie, including transfers.
Syracuse University to Erie bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Syracuse Bus 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 $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 6h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 8h 13m.
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 $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Syracuse University to Erie via B8, Syracuse Bus Station, and Buffalo in around 6h 53m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Syracuse University to Erie bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, 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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