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Buffalo → Syracuse

Buffalo to Syracuse by train

Syracuse lies 223 km (139 mi) east of Buffalo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 3 h 1 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 272 km (169 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

BuffaloSyracuse

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BuffaloSyracuse
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population258,071144,142
Elevation191 m (627 ft)129 m (423 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Stations on recordBuffalo–Exchange Street, Buffalo Central TerminalSyracuse station
Postal codes14201–1428013201–13290

Where to book trains from Buffalo to Syracuse

AmtrakThe US national operator, and the only place to book most American rail. Fare tiers and refund rights are set at the point of sale, so booking direct matters here.Check times and fares on Amtrak (opens www.amtrak.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Syracuse

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Common questions

How far is Syracuse from Buffalo?

223 km (139 mi) in a straight line, east of Buffalo; by road roughly 272 km (169 mi).

How long does it take to get from Buffalo to Syracuse by train?

About 3 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Buffalo and Syracuse?

No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.