Cheapest€14.48
- Adirondack Trailways AT777106:513h 10m10:01Metropolitan Transportation CenterCentro Transit Hub
Door to door 3h 54mCO2 6.0 kgChanges 0Changeable for a fee
Traveling from Buffalo to Syracuse costs €14.48 at the cheapest and takes 2h 21m door to door at the fastest, across 3 modes and 3 operators. The route covers 225 km. Cheapest is by Coach, fastest is by Train.
At a glance
- Distance
- 225 km
- Fastest
- 2h 21m
- Average
- 3h 25m
- Services per day
- 4
- Cheapest
- €14.48
- CO2 per passenger
- 23.3 kg
Every way to make this journey
Journey times below are door to door, so they include getting to the terminal and away from it at the other end. Fares are the cheapest we currently sell on September 28, 2026.
| Mode | Door to door | Moving | At the ends | From | CO2 | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 2h 21m | 1h 37m | 44m | €32.79 | 7.4 kg | 2 |
| Flight | 3h 53m | 43m | 3h 10m | €34.95 | 56.6 kg | 1 |
| Coach | 3h 54m | 3h 10m | 44m | €16.13 | 6.0 kg | 1 |
- 2h 21mFastest, by Train
- €16.13Cheapest, by Coach
- 6.0 kgLowest CO2, by Coach
- 225 kmDistance traveled
The cheapest and the fastest on September 28, 2026
Two journeys we can sell today, with the service number each operator files them under.
Fastest€33.89
- Amtrak A691006:351h 37m08:12Buffalo-Exchange StreetSyracuse station
Door to door 2h 21mCO2 7.4 kgChanges 0Refundable
Today's real departures
Live from the operators' own published timetables, through the open transit feeds they publish. Times and services are real. Fares are modeled until our booking connectors are live.
| Operator | Service | Departs | Arrives | Takes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrakdirect | 280 | 08:18 | 10:53 | 2h 48m |
| FlixBus-usdirect | FlixBus 2686 | 09:30 | 12:25 | 2h 55m |
| Amtrakdirect | 284 | 11:12 | 13:45 | 2h 46m |
| Greyhound-usdirect | Greyhound US0171 | 12:20 | 15:20 | 3h |
| FlixBus-usdirect | FlixBus 2686 | 13:00 | 16:05 | 3h 5m |
| FlixBus-usdirect | FlixBus 2685 | 14:30 | 17:55 | 3h 25m |
Prices over the next three weeks
Live from our own engine, refreshed on every request. The cheapest days for each way of traveling are marked.
| Cheapest fare by mode and day for Buffalo to Syracuse | FriSep 11 | SatSep 12 | SunSep 13 | MonSep 14 | TueSep 15 | WedSep 16 | ThuSep 17 | FriSep 18 | SatSep 19 | SunSep 20 | MonSep 21 | TueSep 22 | WedSep 23 | ThuSep 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | €24.38 | €26.58 | €19.98 | €21.63 | €22.73 | €22.18 | €18.33 | €18.88 | €23.28 | €17.78 | €16.13 | €17.23 | €18.88 | €18.33 |
| Train | €59.74 | €64.69 | €43.79 | €50.39 | €39.39 | €42.14 | €42.69 | €37.74 | €37.74 | €44.34 | €38.84 | €32.79 | €38.29 | €41.59 |
| Flight | €62.09 | €51.47 | €47.34 | €38.49 | €43.21 | €49.11 | €37.31 | €42.03 | €41.44 | €42.03 | €34.95 | €34.95 | €36.72 | €42.62 |
Cheapest day: 2026-09-28 · €14.48
The flight gets you into Syracuse. It does not get you a bed, and neither do we.
Where to stay in Syracuse
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When to book Buffalo to Syracuse
The same search run across the whole booking window, so the shape of the curve is visible rather than described.
- €13.3890 days
- €11.7360 days
- €13.9345 days
- €12.8330 days
- €16.6821 days
- €18.3314 days
- €18.337 days
- €19.983 days
- €24.381 days
- Cheapest lead time
- Fares bottom out around 60 days ahead, at €11.73.
- How much it moves
- The gap between the cheapest and most expensive lead time is 108 percent. The most expensive point is €24.38, 1 days out.
- What that means
- Today sits inside the cheap window, which closes about 60 days before departure. Waiting from here has usually cost money on this corridor rather than saved it.
Book now Fares on this route are lowest around 60 days ahead. You are inside that window.
Which departure day costs least
Median cheapest fare for each weekday, taken across the next three weeks of real prices.
- €17.78Sun
- €16.13Mon
- €17.23Tue
- €18.88Wed
- €18.33Thu
- €18.88Fri
- €23.28Sat
How the fare moves month by month
The same journey priced on the fifteenth of each of the next six months.
- €22.73Sep
- €14.48Oct
- €15.58Nov
- €12.28Dec
- €15.58Jan
- €11.18Feb
The route
What the journey actually looks like
Direct or connecting, how far the route really runs, and what happens when a connection is missed.
- Direct or connecting
- 75% of the services we sell on this corridor run through without a change. The remaining 25% involve one connection.
- How far it really runs
- The route covers 225 km against 223 km in a straight line, a detour of 1 percent. Track and road geometry account for the difference.
- Where the change is
- Connections are made at Rochester. The gap between arriving and leaving is 47 minutes, of which about 5 is walking.
- If the connection is missed
- The tightest connection we sell here has a 20 percent chance of not being made on the timetable alone. Both legs are sold on one booking, so a missed connection is ours to fix and you are rebooked at no charge.
- First and last departure
- The first service of the day leaves Buffalo at 06:35 and the last at 07:30, across 2 departures. The return direction keeps its own timetable, so the times back are not these times reversed.
Where you leave from and where you arrive
The stations, airports and ports each mode on this corridor actually uses.
Buffalo
Rail
- Buffalo-Exchange Street
- Buffalo Central Terminal
- Orchard Park
Bus
- Metropolitan Transportation Center
- Bus Garage
Air
- BUF
Ferry
- Queen City Bike Ferry - Bike Ferry Landing on Outer Harbor
- Queen City Bike Ferry - Commercial Slip at Canalside
Syracuse
Rail
- Syracuse station
- Martisco Station
- New York State Fair
Bus
- Centro Transit Hub
Air
- SYR
Who runs this route
Speed, flexibility and what is on board. Nothing here is a rating, because we have not earned one.
| Operator | From | Fastest | Typical speed | Flexibility | On board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Trailways | €14.48 | 3h 44m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 Amtrak | €32.79 | 2h 21m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 Bahamasair | €31.41 | 3h 52m | 740 km/h | Fixed fare | Not published |
What the fare is made of
Every part of the total, so the number at checkout is the number here.
| Part | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Operator fare | €10.00 | 69% |
| Taxes | €1.00 | 7% |
| Supplier fees | €1.49 | 10% |
| Our service fee | €1.99 | 14% |
| Total you pay | €14.48 | 100% |
Check-in is at three and you will be in Syracuse well before then. Lockers are not something we run.
Where to leave your bags in Syracuse
Stores, cafes and hotels that take luggage, with the hours on the map so you know what is still open when you come back.
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Questions about Buffalo to Syracuse
The questions people actually ask about this trip, answered from the same prices and times the page above is built on rather than written once and left to go stale.
How long does it take to get from Buffalo to Syracuse?
The fastest journey from Buffalo to Syracuse takes 2h 21m door to door, of which 1h 37m is spent moving, on the Train. Most services take around 3h 25m, because that average includes slower stopping services and journeys with a connection. Times include reaching the terminal and leaving it at the far end.
How much does it cost to travel from Buffalo to Syracuse?
The cheapest fare from Buffalo to Syracuse is €14.48, checked on September 28, 2026. A typical fare across the next three weeks is €34.95. Both figures are the total for one passenger, including taxes, supplier fees and our service fee, so nothing is added at checkout.
What is the cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Syracuse?
The cheapest way from Buffalo to Syracuse is by Coach, at €16.13 for one passenger on September 28, 2026. That journey takes 3h 54m door to door. Cheaper is rarely faster on this corridor, and the comparison table on this page shows what each mode costs against what it saves.
What is the fastest way to get from Buffalo to Syracuse?
The fastest way from Buffalo to Syracuse is by Train, at 2h 21m door to door. Only 1h 37m of that is spent moving; the remaining 44m is reaching the terminal and leaving it at the far end. The cheapest fare on that mode is €32.79.
When should I book Buffalo to Syracuse?
Fares from Buffalo to Syracuse bottom out around 60 days before departure, at €11.73. Across the whole booking window the gap between the cheapest and the most expensive lead time is 108 percent, measured on September 28, 2026. Booking inside the last week has consistently cost more on this corridor.
Which day of the week is cheapest for Buffalo to Syracuse?
Monday is the cheapest day to depart from Buffalo to Syracuse, at €16.13. That is the median of 21 priced departure days across the next three weeks, checked on September 28, 2026. Shifting a departure by one day is usually worth more than shifting the booking by one week.
Which month is cheapest for Buffalo to Syracuse?
February is the cheapest of the next 6 months to travel from Buffalo to Syracuse, at €11.18 for one passenger. Each month is priced on its fifteenth, so the comparison is like for like rather than a mix of weekends and midweek departures.
Who runs service from Buffalo to Syracuse?
3 operators sell services from Buffalo to Syracuse across 3 modes: Adirondack Trailways, Amtrak, Bahamasair. Journey times, fares and fare conditions differ between them, and the operator table on this page compares all of them on speed, flexibility and what is provided on board.
Is there a direct service from Buffalo to Syracuse?
75 percent of the services we sell from Buffalo to Syracuse are direct. The rest connect at Rochester, with about 47 minutes between the two services. Both legs are sold on one booking, so a missed connection is rebooked at no charge.
How much CO2 does the journey from Buffalo to Syracuse produce?
Traveling from Buffalo to Syracuse by Coach produces about 6.0 kg of CO2 per passenger, the lowest of any mode on this corridor. The same journey by Flight produces about 56.6 kg, roughly 9 times as much for one passenger.
Which station or terminal do services from Buffalo to Syracuse use?
Services from Buffalo to Syracuse by Train leave from Buffalo-Exchange Street and arrive at Syracuse station. Allow about 44m in total for reaching the departure terminal and leaving the arrival one, which is already included in every door to door time on this page.
Can I change or refund a ticket from Buffalo to Syracuse?
2 of the 3 operators we sell from Buffalo to Syracuse allow a change or a refund. A change on a changeable fare costs €5.00. The operator table on this page names which is which, and the condition is shown again before you pay.
Where these numbers come from
Observed service A carrier record shows this named operator serving this named pair, and we carry that through unchanged.
Schedules, seat counts and fares are generated by our own model until the supplier contracts are signed. Places, coordinates, operators, which operator serves which pair, and every distance are real. We would rather say that on every page than let a modeled number pass for a filed one.
Defined in full at Door to door, Fares, The booking window, Carbon, Distances
- On this page
- Every figure above was computed for Buffalo to Syracuse on September 10, 2026: 225 km of route against 223 km in a straight line, 4 services a day, 3 operators, a cheapest fare of €14.48, and 2h 21m door to door on the fastest mode. The return direction is computed separately and its numbers are not these numbers.
The flight is the simple part. What you do once you are in Syracuse is somebody else's catalog.
Things to do in Syracuse
The tickets worth having in advance, because the line at the door is usually the whole morning.
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