There are 3 ways to get from Schenectady to Syracuse University by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Schenectady to Syracuse University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Syracuse University is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Syracuse University is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Schenectady and arriving at Syracuse. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Schenectady and Syracuse University is 135 miles. The road distance is 128.8 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Syracuse University without a car is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs $25 - $80.
The bus from Schenectady to Syracuse takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Schenectady to Syracuse University bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Syracuse University is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs $25 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $95 and takes 3h 24m.
Schenectady to Syracuse University bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Syracuse University is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Schenectady to Syracuse University.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Syracuse University, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from Schenectady to Syracuse twice daily. Tickets cost $25–80 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 2h 18m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $28–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $28–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $25–40
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $25–80
- Flexible
- $50–80
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