There are 7 ways to get from Syracuse University to Grand Central Terminal by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SYR - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain
3h 50m$60–346Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0205 / ...
6h 40m$41–168Bus via E 42 St/Madison Av
- Take the bus from Syracuse to New Yorkbus Adt N801 / ...
6h 25m$44–176Train
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
7h 59m$83–264Drive 249.1 mi
- Drive from Syracuse University to Grand Central Terminalcar 249.1 mi
4h 33m$46–66Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane SYR - LGA
- Take the train from Woodside to Grand Central Terminaltrain
4h 6m$79–564Train via Albany
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminaltrain
8h 10m$81–386
Syracuse University to Grand Central Terminal by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse University to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse University to Grand Central Terminal is to fly and train which takes 3h 50m and costs $60 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Syracuse University to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from B8 and arriving at E 42 St/Madison Av via Syracuse and W 42 St/9 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Syracuse University to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center and arriving at Grand Central Terminal via Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Syracuse University and Grand Central Terminal is 242 miles. The road distance is 250.5 miles.
The best way to get from Syracuse University to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to bus via E 42 St/Madison Av which takes 6h 25m and costs $40 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Syracuse University to Grand Central Terminal, including transfers.
Syracuse University to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Syracuse station.
Syracuse University to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Syracuse University to Grand Central Terminal is to bus via E 42 St/Madison Av which takes 6h 25m and costs $40 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $270 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Syracuse University, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from Syracuse to New York every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–160 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Syracuse University to Grand Central Terminal via College Place, B16, B8, Regional Transportation Center, Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, Croton-Harmon, and Grand Central Terminal in around 7h 59m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Woodside to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–6
- Peak
- $3–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $70–170
- Business
- $100–220
- Business Plus
- $110–230
- Economy
- $75–180
- Economy Plus
- $85–180
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $40–110
- Business
- $70–180
- Business Plus
- $85–190
- Economy
- $45–120
- Economy Plus
- $50–130
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–170
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $29–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–100
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Syracuse to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–160
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $70–160
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–160
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $70–160
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Syracuse University to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Syracuse University to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse University to Grand Central Terminal is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Syracuse University to Grand Central Terminal.
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