What is the distance between State College and Syracuse?

State College and Syracuse are 179 miles (289 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from State College to Syracuse?

If you're headed to Syracuse from State College, chances are that your bus will depart from State College Bus Station and arrive at Regional Transportation Center. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Syracuse?

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, Oncenter War Memorial Arena, Onondaga Historical Association Museum, Onondaga Lake Park and WonderWorks.

Bus State College to Syracuse from $160 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for State College to Syracuse on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:35pm	State College Bus Station	12h 40m	1:15am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:50pm	State College Bus Station	16h 20m	6:10am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags
	Bus	10:25am	State College Arpt (E)	14h 50m	1:15am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 5:05 PM EST.

Get from State College to Syracuse

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

14h 50mAverage Duration

180 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in State College and Syracuse?

Stops in State College

A
State College Bus Station
445-459 Railroad Ave, State College, PA 16801, USA
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Stops in Syracuse

A
Regional Transportation Center
1 Walsh Circle Ste 30, Syracuse, NY 13208
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B
Syracuse Airport
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C
Syracuse University
Bus stops at Schine Student Center across the street from the Sheraton Parking Garage., Schine Student Center, 303 University Pl, Syracuse, NY 13210
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D
Syracuse University - Lyman Hall
College Place, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
E
New York State Fairgrounds
581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209, USA
F
Syracuse, NY
349-399 US-11, Syracuse, NY 13202, USA

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FlixBus

3.5/511,384 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from State College to Syracuse, US by bus

What is the distance between State College and Syracuse?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from State College to Syracuse?
What are the best sights and things to do in Syracuse?

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The cheapest trip from State College to Syracuse, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $160

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You can expect to pay from $160 to $242 for a bus ticket from State College to Syracuse, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $227 which is on 2025-11-21.