The cheapest and fastest trains from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
223 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 1 trains that leave Buffalo, NY for Syracuse, NY every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 223 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £217.
Distance: 223 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£26 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £433 Average Price |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 52m Average total duration 9h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
280 Empire Service | 09:28 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 2h29 | 11:57 Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
284 Empire Service | 12:22 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 2h27 | 14:49 Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
64 Maple Leaf | 17:25 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 2h19 | 19:44 Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY
Distance 223 km |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 04:18 |
Last train 19:14 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Buffalo, NY and Syracuse, NY from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Buffalo, NY and Syracuse, NY
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking lots in the vicinity.
- Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
- Liberty Hound
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Downtown/Canalside
- Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER
- The Westin Buffalo
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Empire Service and Maple Leaf trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro Rail: Erie Canal Harbor Station
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
- The Mission Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- $1
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse
- Comfort Inn & Suites Airport
- Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and bus services
- Bus: Centro Bus Service
- Taxi: Available outside the station
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