The cheapest and fastest buses from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY
Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
7 h 40 m
Average duration
7 h 55 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
Of the 27 buses that leave Buffalo, NY for New York, NY on Fri, Jan 16, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 16 the direct buses cover the 470 km distance in an average of 7 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 40 m .
On Fri, Jan 16 the slowest buses will take 8 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ADT N805 · ADT N947 · ADT N823
ADT N809
ADT N805
ADT N809
ADT N813
Toronto Charter Buses 4195559 MC-1617607
ADT N813
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusTravel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Buffalo, NY to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€60 Average price Cheapest | €111 Average price | €169 Average price |
8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Buffalo, NY to New York, NY Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 8h31 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Live departures
Buffalo, NY to New York, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Buffalo, NY to New York, NY buses for tomorrow, Friday, January 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:45 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h05 | 9:50 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h20 | 11:20 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 8h00 | 11:20 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N813 | 4:15 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 7h55 | 12:10 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:55 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h15 | 2:10 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N805 | 11:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h25 | 7:25 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N805 · ADT N947 · ADT N823 | 11:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 11h00 | 10:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h45 | 9:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 8h25 | 9:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h30 | 10:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toronto Charter Buses 4195559 MC-1617607 | 2:35 PM Amherst, Bus Stop Buffalo (Maple Road Gulf Station), NY | 8h05 | 10:40 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toronto Charter Buses 4195559 MC-1617607 | 3:00 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 7h40 | 10:40 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h45 | 12:15 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 8h25 | 12:15 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N809 | 4:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h35 | 1:10 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N809 | 4:50 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 8h20 | 1:10 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h45 | 2:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 8h25 | 2:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h25 | 3:10 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 8h00 | 3:10 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h20 | 4:20 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 8h00 | 4:20 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h40 | 5:20 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h45 | 7:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY
Buses from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY run on average 20 times per day, taking around 8h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 292 miles (470 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 292 miles (470 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 00:55 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY start from as low as $42 (€34) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $74 (€60) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 20 daily trains from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY with 20 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 8h 0m but the average duration is 8h 12m
Train Operators
- Travel from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, and Trailways
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is FlixBus.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center and arrive in New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
- First train typically departs at 12:55 AM and the last at 11:55 PM
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Trailways from Buffalo, NY to New York, NYYou can travel by bus between Buffalo, NY to New York, NY with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Trailways for as low as $42 (€34). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Buffalo, NY to New York, 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 New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Statue of Liberty, an iconic symbol of freedom and democracy located on Liberty Island
- Central Park, a vast urban park offering scenic landscapes, walking paths, and recreational activities
- Times Square, a bustling commercial and entertainment hub known for its bright lights and Broadway theaters
- Empire State Building, a historic skyscraper offering panoramic views of the city from its observation decks
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world, featuring diverse collections spanning thousands of years.
- Broadway, a famous theater district known for its high-quality productions and musicals
- Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Brooklyn, known for their unique culture, food, and art scenes
- Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, a poignant tribute to the victims of the September 11 attacks
- Take a ferry to Ellis Island, the historic gateway for millions of immigrants to the United States
- Enjoy a food tour in Manhattan, sampling diverse cuisines from around the world.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
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