There are 3 ways to get from Syracuse to Tonawanda by train, bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Syracuse to Tonawanda is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse to Tonawanda is to drive. Taking this option will cost $14 - $22 and takes 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct bus from Syracuse to Tonawanda. However, there are services departing from Syracuse and arriving at Niagara St & Main St via North Division & Ellicott St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Syracuse and Tonawanda is 139 miles. The road distance is 149.8 miles.
The best way to get from Syracuse to Tonawanda without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Syracuse to Tonawanda, including transfers.
Syracuse to Tonawanda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Syracuse station.
The best way to get from Syracuse to Tonawanda is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $95 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 4h 18m.
Syracuse to Tonawanda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse to Tonawanda is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Syracuse to Tonawanda.

- Distance: 138.7 miles
- Duration: 2h 37m
What companies run services between Syracuse, NY, USA and Tonawanda, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Buffalo Depew Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30 - $45 and the journey takes 2h 18m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Syracuse to Buffalo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $22 - $35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Trailways New York also services this route once daily.

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $50 - $75
- Business Seat
- $50 - $70

- Phone
- +1 1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Syracuse to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $110
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $29 - $50
- Economy
- $50 - $75
- EconomyPlus
- $70 - $110
- Business
- $80 - $110

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Syracuse to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $22 - $35
- Flexible
- $40 - $65

- Phone
- (800) 858-8555
- Website
- trailwaysny.com
Bus from Syracuse, NY to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Book at
- trailwaysny.com
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