There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Syracuse, Ny by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)PHL - SYR
3h 53m$79–515Drive 252.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Syracuse, Ny252.7 mi
4h 34m$47–67Bus via Scranton
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Scranton, PA202 / ...
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Syracuse Bus StationGreyhound US0215
7h$85–139Train via New York
- 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
8h$53–706Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)EWR - SYR
4h 41m$68–636Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)JFK - SYR
5h 29m$89–1,032Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)PHL - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY
6h 36m$147–449Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus StationFlixBus N2686 / ...
7h 20m$57–177Train (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 / ...
8h 7m$98–746
Philadelphia to Syracuse, Ny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Syracuse, Ny is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Syracuse, Ny is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $75 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Syracuse, Ny station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia, PA and arriving at Syracuse Bus Station via Scranton Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Syracuse, Ny. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Syracuse via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Philadelphia and Syracuse, Ny is 244 miles. The road distance is 254.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Syracuse, Ny without a car is to bus via Scranton which takes 7h and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Philadelphia to Syracuse, Ny, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Syracuse, Ny bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Syracuse, Ny train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Syracuse, Ny is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $75 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Scranton, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 7h, you could also train via New York, which costs $50 - $750 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Syracuse, Ny, 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 bus from Philadelphia, PA to Syracuse Bus Station via Scranton Bus Station in around 7h.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
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
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
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
- $28–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $18–29
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $10–65
- Business - advance purchase
- $13–95
- Business Class
- $23–180
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
- $85–150
- 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
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $50–110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $50–85
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- 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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Syracuse, Ny bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Philadelphia to Syracuse, Ny train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Syracuse, Ny is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Philadelphia to Syracuse, Ny.
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