What is the travel distance from Syracuse to Philadelphia?

Syracuse and Philadelphia are 220 miles (355 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Syracuse to Philadelphia start their journey at Regional Transportation Center and wind up at Philadelphia Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Eastern State Penitentiary, Please Touch Museum, Betsy Ross House, The Franklin Institute and Liberty Bell.

Bus Syracuse to Philadelphia from $54 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Syracuse to Philadelphia on September 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	6:30am	Amtrak Station	7h 20m	1:50pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	9:00pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	6h 45m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	12:20am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	10h 10m	10:30am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:15am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	9h 20m	11:35am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	2:15am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	7h	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Philadelphia on September 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	3:05pm	Amtrak Station	7h 35m	10:40pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	9:00pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	6h 45m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:45am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	8h 45m	10:30am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	3:55am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	9h 55m	1:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	2:15am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	7h	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Philadelphia on September 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:25am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	7h 55m	5:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	9:00pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	6h 45m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:15am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	9h 15m	10:30am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	3:55am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	9h 55m	1:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	1:15am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	8h	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Philadelphia on October 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	3:05pm	Amtrak Station	7h 35m	10:40pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	9:00pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	6h 45m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:15am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	9h 15m	10:30am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	3:55am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	9h 55m	1:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	2:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	6h 45m	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Philadelphia on October 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	9h 30m	5:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	9:00pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	6h 45m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:15am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	9h 15m	10:30am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	3:55am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	9h 55m	1:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	2:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	6h 45m	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Philadelphia on October 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	6:30am	Amtrak Station	7h 20m	1:50pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	9:00pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	6h 45m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:15am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	9h 15m	10:30am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	3:55am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	9h 55m	1:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	2:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	6h 45m	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Philadelphia on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	3:05pm	Amtrak Station	7h 35m	10:40pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	9:00pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	6h 45m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:15am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	9h 15m	10:30am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	3:55am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	9h 55m	1:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	2:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	6h 45m	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Syracuse to Philadelphia.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$59 - $182	Average Duration8h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$70 - $376	Average Duration9h 1m	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Syracuse to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 8 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40bus per day

8h 50mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest ticket

9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Syracuse, US to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$72

Average bus trip duration8h 50m

Number of daily buses40

Earliest bus departure12:20am

Distance222 miles (357 km)

Latest bus departure9:00pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,682 reviews

Staff4.1

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

3.5/587,278 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

Greyhound Syracuse Philadelphia recent customer reviews

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New York Trailways

4/54,399 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.1

Trailways is a network of over 70 bus companies that focus on providing quality bus rides at affordable prices all over the US since 1936. Among the most famous affiliates are Trailways of New York, Pine Hill Trailways, Adirondack Trailways and Burlington Trailways. Trailways buses have WiFi, power outlets, bathrooms, air conditioning, overhead lighting, and reclinable seats with footrests. You can find two different types of Trailway fares: saver and flexible. Saver tickets are non-refundable, while flexible tickets are fully reimbursed up to one hour before travel time. If you're traveling with them, don't forget to print your boarding pass and show a valid photo ID to board the bus.

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,112 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.3

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Syracuse to Philadelphia Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Syracuse and Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - JFK Bd & N 30th St

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - Independence Travel Center

Frequently asked questions for your trip Syracuse, US - Philadelphia, PA

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

Best price found

09/24

$82

09/25

$86

Today

$99

09/27

$89

09/28

$86

09/29

$67

09/30

$59

10/01

$65

The cheapest trip from Syracuse, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of $59

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $59 to $193 for a bus ticket from Syracuse, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $59 which is on 2025-09-30.

Usually FlixBus 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.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Syracuse, US to Philadelphia, PA?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time8h 50m	Avg Price$72	Daily Departures40
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time9h 1m	Avg Price$115	Daily Departures8

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