There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Syracuse University by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, 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 Syracuse Hancock International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)PHL - SYR
2h 44m$106–605Drive 257.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Syracuse University257.6 mi
4h 41m$47–68Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Univ316
7h 50m$113–726Train
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to SyracuseVIA Rail
9h 38m$59–714Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Syracuse University257.6 mi
4h 41mFly to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)PHL - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY
4h 12m$162–455Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus TerminalWashington
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Univ316
9h 8m$120–177Bus via Scranton
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scranton, PA202 / ...
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Syracuse Bus StationGreyhound US0215
9h 8m$82–127Train via College Place (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation CenterEmpire Service / ...
9h 58m$90–762
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Syracuse University by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Syracuse University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Syracuse University is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $100 - $650.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Syracuse University is 239 miles. The road distance is 259.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Syracuse University without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $110 - $750.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Syracuse University, including transfers.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Syracuse University is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $750 and takes 9h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 9h 8m.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Syracuse University is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Syracuse University.
There are 97+ hotels available in Syracuse University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Syracuse University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Syracuse University, NY, USA?
American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Syracuse University via 30th Street Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Syracuse, Regional Transportation Center, and B14 in around 9h 38m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–320
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- 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
- $55–110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $55–90
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $45–60
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Syracuse Univ
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $19–50
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Syracuse University
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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