There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Syracuse by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, subway, or bus
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane DCA - SYR
3h 7m$155–1,003Drive 363 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Syracusecar 363 mi
6h 49m$67–96Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Empire Service / ...
9h 39m$283–439Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
9h 40m$69–121Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (ROC)plane DCA - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
3h 56m$188–1,146Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane IAD - SYR
4h 53m$103–705Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Syracusebus Adt N816-D / ...
10h 10m$95–275Train via Albany
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
10h 12m$233–499
Washington to Syracuse by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Syracuse is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Syracuse is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $150 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Syracuse station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Syracuse Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between Washington and Syracuse is 312 miles. The road distance is 365.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Syracuse without a car is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs $280 - $440.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Washington to Syracuse, including transfers.
Washington to Syracuse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Syracuse is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $150 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $440 and takes 9h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Syracuse, NY, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 9h 39m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–1,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $21–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $23–80
- Economy Plus
- $26–85
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–110
- Business
- $70–170
- Business Plus
- $80–190
- Economy
- $40–120
- Economy Plus
- $45–120
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $40–170
- Flexible
- $80–180
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Washington to Syracuse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Washington to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Syracuse is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Washington to Syracuse.
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