What is the distance between Potsdam and Syracuse?

The distance between the two cities is 127 miles (204 km).

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

If you're headed to Syracuse from Potsdam, chances are that your bus will depart from Clarkson University and arrive at Syracuse Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel 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 Oncenter War Memorial Arena, Landmark Theatre, Everson Museum of Art, MOST and Onondaga Historical Association Museum.

Bus Potsdam to Syracuse from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Potsdam to Syracuse on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:30pm	Potsdam	3h	7:30pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Potsdam to Syracuse on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50am	Clarkson University	3h 20m	9:10am	SYR Airport	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Potsdam	3h	7:30pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Bus	5:35am	Potsdam, NY	3h 35m	9:10am	SYR Airport	No tags
Bus	5:45am	SUNY	3h 25m	9:10am	SYR Airport	No tags
Bus	5:35am	Potsdam, NY	3h 45m	9:20am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Bus	5:35am	Potsdam	3h 35m	9:10am	SYR Airport	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Clarkson University	3h 30m	9:20am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Bus	5:35am	Potsdam	3h 45m	9:20am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:43 AM EST.

Get from Potsdam to Syracuse

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

3h 35mAverage Duration

124 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

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New York Trailways

4/54,411 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

The Adirondack Trailways bus service has received positive feedback for its comfortable seats and pleasant rides. Customers appreciate the formal, humorous, and respectful drivers. Although some trips were a bit bumpy, overall experiences were soothing with no dangerous driving habits noted. One customer mentioned an on-time arrival as a particularly good experience compared to previous instances of late arrivals by the company.

New York Trailways Potsdam Syracuse recent customer reviews

Actually really good this time! The bus arrived on-time and got to the airport early. Normally Trailways late arriving, so this was a very pleasant difference. Only complaint would be that the bus had a good amount of people on it, but that isn’t really a problem

Brady S.

March 17, 2024

The Adirondack Trailways bus ride was very pleasant. The driver was very formal, humorous, and respectful. The ride itself while a bit bumpy at times, was very soothing, there weren't any times where I thought we were going too fast, speeding, or any other dangerous driving habits. Overall, very pleasant, affordable. I do recommend using the Adirondack Trailways to anyone who needs to go far in the north country, who does/cannot drive there.

Rose S.

March 20, 2022

Will continue to use this service — this is the first time I’ve ever had a bus so late with this company, but I understand that things happen. Arrived safely, and that’s what matters.

Mary T.

September 20, 2019

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,123 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

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Where are the popular stops in Potsdam and Syracuse?

Stops in Potsdam

A - Clarkson University

B - SUNY

C - Market Square

Stops in Syracuse

A - Syracuse Airport

B - Regional Transportation Center

C - Syracuse University

D - Syracuse University - Lyman Hall

E - New York State Fairgrounds

F - Syracuse, NY

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

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

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$45

11/12

$47

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The cheapest trip from Potsdam, US to Syracuse, US was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $45

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

You can expect to pay from $45 to $56 for a bus ticket from Potsdam, US to Syracuse, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-11-14.