There are 3 ways to get from Syracuse, Ny to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Erie Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited
4h 5m$45–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to BuffaloFlixBus 2686 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to ErieGreyhound US0170
5h 40m$42–122Drive 233.7 mi
- Drive from Syracuse, Ny to Erie233.7 mi
4h 16m$43–62
Syracuse, Ny to Erie by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse, Ny to Erie is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse, Ny to Erie is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Syracuse, Ny station to Erie. However, there are services departing from Syracuse Bus Station and arriving at Erie via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center and arriving at Erie Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Syracuse, Ny and Erie is 234 miles. The road distance is 235 miles.
The best way to get from Syracuse, Ny to Erie without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $45 - $70.
The train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Erie Amtrak Station takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Syracuse, Ny to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Syracuse Bus Station.
Syracuse, Ny to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Syracuse, Ny to Erie is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $130 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Syracuse, Ny, NY, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Erie Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Erie via Buffalo in around 5h 40m.
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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 Erie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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/
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Syracuse, Ny to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Syracuse, Ny to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Erie Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse, Ny to Erie is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Syracuse, Ny to Erie.
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