There are 8 ways to get from Penn State University to Syracuse University by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- 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$114–336Drive 246.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penn State University to Syracuse University246.5 mi
5h 31m$45–65Train
- 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 30m$150–349Bus 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
7h 57m$156–728Train, 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$90–286Bus 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
11h 59m$90–244Train 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$181–397Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)PHL - SYR
9h 22m$154–746
Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 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 373 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 $110 - $340.
It takes approximately 11h 18m 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 $110 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $350 and takes 14h 30m.
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 96+ 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 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
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
- $95–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–90
- 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
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- 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
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $50–110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $50–85
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $45–60
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
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Binghamton, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- 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
- $16–26
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
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
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