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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Schenectady
    Departure location: Schenectady Bus Stop
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Syracuse
    Destination location: Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $29
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Schenectady
    Departure location: Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Syracuse
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: Adirondack TrailwaysAdirondack Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $30
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Schenectady
    Departure location: Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Syracuse
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: Adirondack TrailwaysAdirondack Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $42
Bus Schenectady to Syracuse: Trip Overview

Bus Schenectady to Syracuse: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$35
Average bus trip duration2h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:05 AM
Distance114 miles (183 km)
Latest bus departure6:05 PM

Schenectady to Syracuse Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures11:05AM - 6:05PM
Minimum Price$29
Average Ticket Price$35
Minimum Trip Duration2h35m
Average Bus Trip Duration2h35m
Distance114 miles (183 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteAdirondack Trailways, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Schenectady - Syracuse

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most convenient and sustainable way. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from Schenectady to Syracuse takes around 2h 35m on average, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 2h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 113 miles (182 km) that separate the two cities.

Schenectady and Syracuse are 113 miles (182 km) apart.

About 1 bus travels this route daily, provided by Adirondack Trailways and Greyhound. The number of buses operating from Schenectady to Syracuse may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Schenectady to Syracuse by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates from 11:05 AM for the initial departure and runs until 6:05 PM for the final departure.

The majority of buses traveling from Schenectady to Syracuse start their journey at Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop and wind up at Regional Transportation Center. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

The bus ticket costs $35 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $33 and $114, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, a day trip from Schenectady to Syracuse is definitely doable. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Schenectady and Syracuse is about 5h 10m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Syracuse before returning to Schenectady in the evening.

Once in Syracuse, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Great New York State Fair, Erie Canal Museum, Central New York Playhouse, NBT Bank Stadium and WonderWorks.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Schenectady to Syracuse.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Schenectady to Syracuse.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Schenectady to Syracuse will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Schenectady to Syracuse while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Will you be returning to Schenectady by bus?

Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady

You can also go to Syracuse by train

Train from Schenectady to Syracuse

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