There are 8 ways to get from Penn State University to Syracuse University by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Taxi to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Penn State University to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)JST - SYR
5h 51m$191–696Drive 246.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penn State University to Syracuse University246.5 mi
5h 31m$45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Take the bus from State College, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pa805
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Binghamton, Ny246
- Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Syracuse Univ316
11h 18m$107–287Train
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationPennsylvanian
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to SyracuseVIA Rail
14h 32m$140–339Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)SCE - SYR
8h 5m$137–594Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PA
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Binghamton, Ny246
- Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Syracuse Univ316
11h 50m$91–266Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PA
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Station
12h 1m$86–244Train via College Place (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationPennsylvanian
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation CenterEmpire Service / ...
14h 51m$186–387
Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penn State University to Syracuse University is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Penn State University to Syracuse University is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs $45 - $65.
The distance between Penn State University and Syracuse University is 287 miles. The road distance is 247.9 miles.
The best way to get from Penn State University to Syracuse University without a car is to bus which takes 11h 18m and costs $100 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Penn State University to Syracuse University, including transfers.
The best way to get from Penn State University to Syracuse University is to bus which takes 11h 18m and costs $100 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $340 and takes 14h 32m.
Yes, the driving distance between Penn State University to Syracuse University is 248 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Penn State University to Syracuse University.
There are 92+ hotels available in Syracuse University.
What companies run services between Penn State University, PA, USA and Syracuse University, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Syracuse University via Altoona Bus Station, State College, Pa, Wilkes Barre, Pa, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Scranton, PA, Scranton, Pa, Binghamton, Ny, and Syracuse Univ in around 11h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Syracuse University via Altoona Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Syracuse, Regional Transportation Center, and B14 in around 14h 32m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $50–100
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $50–85
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Binghamton, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from State College, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $30–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Binghamton, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–37
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Syracuse Univ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $18–45
- Flexible
- $39–44
Bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $24–75
- Flexible
- $45–75
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from State College, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- 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 Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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