There are 3 ways to get from Syracuse, Ny to Buffalo by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Syracuse, Ny to Buffalo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse, Ny to Buffalo is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse, Ny to Buffalo is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $27 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Syracuse Bus Station station and arriving at Buffalo. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center and arriving at Buffalo. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Syracuse, Ny and Buffalo is 159 miles. The road distance is 148.6 miles.
The best way to get from Syracuse, Ny to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $25 - $95.
The bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Syracuse, Ny to Buffalo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Syracuse Bus Station.
Syracuse, Ny to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Syracuse, Ny to Buffalo is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $25 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $90 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Syracuse, Ny, NY, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–35 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Buffalo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–40 and the journey takes 2h 56m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $27–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–95
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–90
- Flexible
- $55–95
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Syracuse, Ny to Buffalo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Syracuse, Ny to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse, Ny to Buffalo is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Syracuse, Ny to Buffalo.
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