- Must visit
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Major regional art museum with modern, contemporary, and historic works, plus a growing campus and frequent exhibitions.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$73
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$97
Fastest journey on Sep 18
11 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
12 h 1 m
Buses on Sep 18
25
Distance
443 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Baltimore, MD to Buffalo, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Baltimore, MD to Buffalo, NY will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
It's difficult to get from Baltimore, MD to Buffalo, NY without transferring at least once.
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· Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Baltimore, MD to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $107 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $107, while a flight costs an average of $596.
Distance: 275 miles (443 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$107 Average price Cheapest | $267 Average price | $596 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 27m Average total duration 11h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 52m Average total duration 12h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $160 (€131) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Buffalo, NY costing on average $267 (€219).
A bus is $489 (€399) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to Buffalo, NY costing on average $596 (€487).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 57m.
Train takes on average 12h 22m.
Tickets start at around $107 (€88) compared to roughly $74 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-32.93 (€-26.91). The journey takes 11h 57m versus 6h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
The table below shows live departures for Baltimore, MD to Buffalo, NY buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 13h05 | 4:40 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 13h25 | 5:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
· | 6:45 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 12h45 | 7:30 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 8:55 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 11h30 | 8:25 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 8:55 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 11h50 | 8:45 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
· | 9:00 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 13h20 | 10:20 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 10:35 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 16h30 | 3:05 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 11:25 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 17h15 | 4:40 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 transfers | |
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· | 1:10 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 13h55 | 3:05 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
· | 1:10 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 13h55 | 3:05 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 14h25 | 4:40 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 14h45 | 5:00 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 14h25 | 4:40 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 14h45 | 5:00 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 4:35 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 14h15 | 6:50 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 4:35 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 13h55 | 6:30 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 8:25 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 12h10 | 8:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 8:25 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 11h50 | 8:15 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 8:50 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 13h45 | 10:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 3 transfers | |
· | 9:45 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 13h05 | 10:50 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Baltimore, MD to Buffalo, NY run on average 17 times per day, taking around 11h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $65 (€53) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 275 miles (443 km) distance in 10h 30m.
Distance 275 miles (443 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€53) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 10h 30m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Buffalo, NY — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Buffalo, NY trip today.
Major regional art museum with modern, contemporary, and historic works, plus a growing campus and frequent exhibitions.
Former presidential inaugural site with exhibits on Theodore Roosevelt, the Pan-American Exposition, and Buffalo politics.
Community museum preserving Buffalo’s African American heritage through local history, culture, and rotating exhibitions.
Waterfront district with canal history, public art, seasonal events, skating, and frequent family-friendly activities downtown.
Lively walkable neighborhood known for boutiques, galleries, architecture, and one of Buffalo’s most popular main streets.
Long urban trail and greenway connecting waterfront areas, parks, and neighborhoods for walking, biking, and sightseeing.
Crisp fried chicken wings coated in spicy butter-hot sauce. Created in Buffalo, they are the city’s signature bar food and a must-try local classic.
Thin-sliced roast beef on a kummelweck roll topped with coarse salt and caraway, usually dipped in jus. It is a longtime Western New York sandwich staple.
Slow-cooked bean soup with ham, tomatoes, and vegetables. It is strongly associated with Buffalo’s old taverns and Friday lunch traditions.
Refined fine-dining restaurant known for seasonal New American tasting menus, polished service, and an elegant special-occasion atmosphere.
Traditional German restaurant celebrated for beef on weck, sausages, and old-world charm. A Buffalo dining landmark with a cozy historic feel.
Long-standing wing institution known for crispy, saucy chicken wings in a classic neighborhood bar setting with a devoted local following.
Moderate for U.S. city travel; hotels are often cheaper than NYC, while dining and local transit stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis usually 10-15%. For cafes, round up or add $1 per drink.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Baltimore, MD to Buffalo, NY by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Buffalo, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Baltimore, MD to Buffalo, NY buses use the Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) to Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center station pair, with some services arriving at Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal. Use this guide to compare Baltimore, MD and Buffalo, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) is 2 km from Baltimore city centre. Public transport options include:
Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are available at Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station).
Ticket office support is available at Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station).
Available at Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station): Fully accessible for wheelchairs.
Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free WiFi is available in the station. ATMs are aTM services are available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
Available at Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center: Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
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