How much does a train ticket from Albany to Syracuse cost?

The average train ticket price from Albany to Syracuse is $31. The best way to find train tickets from Albany to Syracuse is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Albany to Syracuse?

A train trip between Albany and Syracuse is around 2h 47m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 46m. This is the time it takes to travel the 125 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Albany and Syracuse?

The number of trains from Albany to Syracuse can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Albany to Syracuse by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Albany to Syracuse?

When taking the train from Albany to Syracuse, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

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

Once in Syracuse, you can explore the city. The top sights and things to do are Erie Canal Museum, Oncenter War Memorial Arena, Onondaga Historical Association Museum, Webster Pond, Onondaga Lake Park.

Train Albany to Syracuse from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Albany to Syracuse on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	12:57pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
7:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 46m	9:51pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	4:02pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	4:02pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 49m	6:59pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 49m	6:59pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
7:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 46m	9:51pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 35m	3:45pm	SYR Airport	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Syracuse on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	4:02pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
7:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 46m	9:51pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	12:57pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	12:57pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 49m	6:59pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 49m	6:59pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
7:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 46m	9:51pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 35m	3:45pm	SYR Airport	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Syracuse on November 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	4:02pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
7:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 46m	9:51pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	12:57pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	4:02pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 49m	6:59pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 49m	6:59pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 35m	3:45pm	SYR Airport	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Syracuse on November 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 49m	6:59pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
7:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 46m	9:51pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	12:57pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	4:02pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	4:02pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 49m	6:59pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
7:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 46m	9:51pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 35m	3:45pm	SYR Airport	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Syracuse on November 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	12:57pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
7:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 46m	9:51pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	12:57pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	4:02pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	4:02pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 49m	6:59pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 49m	6:59pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
7:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 46m	9:51pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Syracuse on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	12:57pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
7:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 46m	9:51pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	12:57pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	4:02pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	4:02pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 49m	6:59pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 49m	6:59pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
7:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 46m	9:51pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Syracuse on November 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	12:57pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
7:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 46m	9:51pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	12:57pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	4:02pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 47m	4:02pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 49m	6:59pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 49m	6:59pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
7:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	2h 46m	9:51pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Syracuse

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Syracuse. The journey takes about 2 hours 47 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

2h 47mAverage Duration

127 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $117	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $81	Average Duration2h 47m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5582 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $31

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Albany, NY and Syracuse, US?

Stops in Albany, NY

A - Albany Airport

Stops in Syracuse, US

A - Regional Transportation Center

B - Syracuse Airport

Frequently asked questions for your trip Albany, NY - Syracuse, US

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/10

$51

11/11

$28

Today

$28

11/13

$28

11/14

$33

11/15

$28

11/16

$28

11/17

$28

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Syracuse, US was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $542 for a train ticket from Albany, NY to Syracuse, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-13.

What's the cheapest way to go from Albany, NY to Syracuse, US?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 15m	Avg Price$38	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 47m	Avg Price$31	Daily Departures3

The best way to travel between Albany, NY and Syracuse, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $31 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $31. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Syracuse, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Albany, NY to Syracuse, US in about 2h 47m - that's the fastest way to get there!