How far is Syracuse from Schenectady?

The distance between Syracuse and Schenectady is around 182 km (113 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Regional Transportation Center, in Syracuse, and end it at Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop, in Schenectady.

Bus Syracuse to Schenectady from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Syracuse to Schenectady on November 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:50am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	2h 35m	9:25am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	Cheapest
8:00am	Amtrak Station	2h 35m	10:35am	Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop	Fastest
9:10am	SYR Airport	5h 5m	2:15pm	Schenectady Station	No tags
9:10am	SYR Airport	5h 5m	2:15pm	Schenectady Station	No tags
9:10am	SYR Airport	8h 29m	5:39pm	Schenectady Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 11:27 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Syracuse to Schenectady

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Schenectady. The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 35mAverage Duration

184 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $119	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$42 - $114	Average Duration2h 33m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,584 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,372 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,124 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

New York Trailways

4/54,411 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Syracuse and Schenectady?

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 Schenectady

A - Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop

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

How far is Syracuse from Schenectady?
The distance between Syracuse and Schenectady is around 182 km (113 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Syracuse to Schenectady?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Regional Transportation Center, in Syracuse, and end it at Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop, in Schenectady.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-12

$41

11-13

$40

Today

$38

11-15

$34

11-16

$32

11-17

No data

11-18

No data

11-19

No data

The cheapest trip from Syracuse, US to Schenectady was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $32

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 Schenectady, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $468 for a bus ticket from Syracuse, US to Schenectady based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.