The cheapest and fastest trains from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£133
Fastest journey
8 h 12 m
Average duration
8 h 41 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
354 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £133 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
To travel from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA you need to make at least one change.
64 Maple Leaf · 169 Northeast Regional
8299 AMTRAK · 64 Maple Leaf · 169 Northeast Regional
64 Maple Leaf · 65 Northeast Regional
48 Lake Shore Limited · 167 Northeast Regional
280 Empire Service · 97 Silver Meteor
284 Empire Service+
2255 Acela
280 Empire Service · 19 Crescent
280 Empire Service · 161 Northeast Regional
280 Empire Service · 97 Silver Meteor
280 Empire Service · 87 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, and a flight costs an average of £92.
Distance: 354 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£105 Average Price | £70 Average Price Cheapest | £353 Average Price |
7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Friday 27 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
280 Empire Service · 97 Silver Meteor | 12:06 Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 8h56 | 21:02 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
280 Empire Service · 19 Crescent | 12:06 Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 8h25 | 20:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
280 Empire Service · 161 Northeast Regional | 12:06 Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 8h13 | 20:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
280 Empire Service · 87 Northeast Regional | 12:06 Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 9h26 | 21:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
8299 AMTRAK · 64 Maple Leaf · 169 Northeast Regional | 14:10 Syracuse, NY | 16h35 | 06:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2 changes | |
284 Empire Service+ 2255 Acela | 14:59 Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 8h13 | 23:12 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
48 Lake Shore Limited · 167 Northeast Regional | 16:42 Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 10h53 | 03:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
64 Maple Leaf · 169 Northeast Regional | 19:54 Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 10h51 | 06:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
64 Maple Leaf · 65 Northeast Regional | 19:54 Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 9h57 | 05:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £46 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 21:24. The fastest train covers the 354 km distance in 8h 12m.
Distance 354 km |
Average train duration 7h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 8h 12m |
First train 00:26 |
Last train 21:24 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Syracuse, NY and Philadelphia, PA from £46. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Syracuse, NY and Philadelphia, PA
- 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
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
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