Taking the train from New York City to Syracuse offers a convenient and scenic journey through the heart of New York State. As the train departs from Penn Station in New York City, travelers can say goodbye to the hustle and bustle of the urban city and enter into a peaceful landscape with picturesque hills and the glimmering Hudson River. The trip provides a relaxed and comfortable alternative to driving, allowing passengers to unwind, read, or simply enjoy the changing scenery outside their window. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, the Amtrak train ride to Syracuse offers a stress-free and enjoyable way to reach your destination.
A train ride from the Amtrak NYC station at Penn Station will get you to Syracuse station in 6 hours and 9 minutes. There are 11 stops on this train ride from NYC to Syracuse Station.
Penn Station has tons of great food options and sets you up for an enjoyable, relaxing ride to Syracuse. The ride will take you on a journey through upstate New York through Yonkers, Croton-Harmon, Poughkeepsie, Rhinecliff, Hudson, Albany-Rensselaer, Schenectady, Amsterdam, Utica and Rome.
Your view of natural scenery between stops will be one of the best you can experience on an Amtrak train. You will get a great view of the Hudson River for a majority of the train ride, as well as lots of great nature and urban communities.
Traveling from New York City to Syracuse is easy with Amtrak. To purchase an Amtrak train ticket, click the button below.
The Amtrak New York City Station is located in Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station. Located directly across from Penn Station, it is within the historic James A. Farley Post Office building on 8th Avenue at 351 West 31st Street New York, NY 10001.
Moynihan Train Hall is closed overnight from 1 am to 5 am and during this period, all Amtrak services are handled at Penn Station, adjacent to Madison Square Garden.
Same-day and long-term parking are available for a fee.
To learn more about the Amtrak Station in NYC, view our station page.
Almost anywhere in Syracuse is available to you with a 20-minute drive. Renting a car or using a ride-share app like Uber or Lyft makes it easy. Downtown Syracuse is quite walkable. For longer rides, check out the Centro Bus System for public transportation options around the city and Onondaga County. You can find routes and times here.
The Carrier Dome, Destiny USA, Lakeview Amphitheatre and the Erie Canal Museum all await you in Syracuse. No matter what kind of traveler you are, something in Syracuse is sure to be perfect for you! While you’re planning your travels, be sure to check out New York By Rail’s recommendations for things to do in Syracuse.
