There are 8 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Syracuse University by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Bus, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
best- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)DTW - SYR
4h 37m$107–542Drive 440.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ann Arbor to Syracuse University440.4 mi
7h 56m$81–117Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to ToledoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Toledo to Syracuse Regional Transportation CenterLake Shore Limited
12h 11mBus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Park
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Station
14h 14m$83–173Bus, fly to Rochester
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC)DTW - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY
5h 50m$157–477Bus, fly to Greater Binghamton Airport
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)DTW - BGM
- Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Syracuse Univ
5h 57m$108–417Bus, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)DTW - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY
6h 55m$153–907Bus, train via Toronto
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Park
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toronto
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Syracuse
17h 7m$86–178
Detroit (DTW) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Syracuse University is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Syracuse University is to bus and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor to Syracuse University. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI and arriving at B14 via Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Detroit Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo and Regional Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Syracuse University is 414 miles. The road distance is 443 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Syracuse University without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Ann Arbor to Syracuse University, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to Syracuse University bus services, operated by D2A2, depart from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI station.
Ann Arbor to Syracuse University bus services, operated by D2A2, arrive at Detroit - Grand Circus Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Syracuse University is 443 miles. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Ann Arbor to Syracuse University.
There are 92+ hotels available in Syracuse University.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Syracuse University, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Syracuse University via Detroit - Grand Circus Park, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Lafayette & Fifth, Detroit Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, Buffalo, Regional Transportation Center, and B14 in around 14h 14m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Detroit to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Detroit to Greater Binghamton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Detroit to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $45–110
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $55–160
- Business - advance purchase
- $75–330
- Business Class
- $120–360
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Toronto Union Station to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $45–100
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $45–85
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- d2a2.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8
- Website
- https://d2a2.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Syracuse Univ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Syracuse Univ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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