There are 4 ways to get from Syracuse University to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Erie StationLake Shore Limited
5h 43m$31–118Bus
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to BuffaloFlixBus 2686 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to ErieGreyhound US0170
7h 8m$42–93Drive 236 mi
- Drive from Syracuse University to Erie236 mi
4h 17m$44–63Fly
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Erie International Airport (ERI)SYR - ERI
7h 47m$172–847
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Erie International Airport (ERI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse University to Erie is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse University to Erie is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Syracuse University to Erie. However, there are services departing from B8 and arriving at Erie via Syracuse Bus Station and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Syracuse University and Erie is 238 miles. The road distance is 237.4 miles.
The best way to get from Syracuse University to Erie without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $30 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Syracuse University to Erie, including transfers.
Syracuse University to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Syracuse Bus Station.
The best way to get from Syracuse University to Erie is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $30 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 7h 8m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $850 and takes 7h 47m.
Syracuse University to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse University to Erie is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Syracuse University to Erie.
What companies run services between Syracuse University, NY, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Erie Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Syracuse University to Erie via B8, Syracuse Bus Station, and Buffalo in around 7h 8m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Erie International Airport via Philadelphia, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Erie International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30–60
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $30–110
- Business - advance purchase
- $40–200
- Business Class
- $65–260
- 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
- $26–40
- 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
- $24–40
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
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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
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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