How far is Syracuse from Elmira?

The distance covered from Syracuse to Elmira is 119 km (74 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Syracuse to Elmira?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Regional Transportation Center, in Syracuse, and end it at Chemung County Transportation Center, in Elmira.

Bus Syracuse to Elmira from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Syracuse to Elmira on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:00pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	4h 10m	7:10pm	Elmira	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:35am	Amtrak Station	12h 50m	3:25pm	Chemung County Transportation Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:27 PM EST.

Get from Syracuse to Elmira

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

122 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

New York Trailways

4/54,412 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Based on 12 reviews, New York Trailways was rated 4.7 stars for this trip. New York Trailways ticket prices on this trip start at $176, with the trip lasting on average 770.

Adirondack Trailways Syracuse Elmira recent customer reviews

Great experience!its my first experience as 65 years old by myself! Everything was great only the bus came late 13 minutes to pick us from airport.also not sure why the bus station doors were locked in Elmira upon arrive .

Nargues K.

July 10, 2019

Bus ok

Ian A.

September 16, 2019

Excellent in all areas

Dawnese M.

July 22, 2019

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Where are the popular stops in Syracuse and Elmira?

Stops in Syracuse

A - Regional Transportation Center

B - Syracuse Airport

C - Syracuse University

D - Syracuse University - Lyman Hall

E - New York State Fairgrounds

F - Syracuse, NY

Stops in Elmira

A - Chemung County Transportation Center

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Syracuse, US to Elmira, NY, US by bus

How far is Syracuse from Elmira?
The distance covered from Syracuse to Elmira is 119 km (74 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Syracuse to Elmira?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Regional Transportation Center, in Syracuse, and end it at Chemung County Transportation Center, in Elmira.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-17

$45

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11-20

$39

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The cheapest trip from Syracuse, US to Elmira, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $39

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Syracuse, US to Elmira, NY, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $39 to $245 for a bus ticket from Syracuse, US to Elmira, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-11-20.