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Zimmerli Art Museum
Major university art museum at Rutgers with strong Russian and Soviet nonconformist holdings plus rotating contemporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$116
Average price
$116
Fastest journey
20 h 25 m
Average duration
20 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
454 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Buffalo, NY to New Brunswick, NJ 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 Brunswick, NJ will cost around $116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $116.
Of the 1 buses that leave Buffalo, NY for New Brunswick, NJ on Tue, Jun 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 23 the direct buses cover the 454 km distance in an average of 20 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 25 m .
On Tue, Jun 23 the slowest buses will take 20 h 25 m 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.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to New Brunswick, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $82.
Distance: 282 miles (454 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$97 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price | $141 Average price |
9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to New Brunswick, NJ:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buffalo, NY to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average $141 (€115).
A bus is $88 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buffalo, NY to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average $185 (€151).
Other travel options to New Brunswick, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
Train takes on average 9h 9m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator Trailways | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator Trailways | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Trailways | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $221 |
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Buses from Buffalo, NY to New Brunswick, NJ run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $65 (€53) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 282 miles (454 km) distance in 9h 35m.
Distance 282 miles (454 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€53) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 35m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Major university art museum at Rutgers with strong Russian and Soviet nonconformist holdings plus rotating contemporary exhibitions.
Well-regarded campus gallery destination with American, European, and Russian art, popular with students and regional visitors.
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Classic Rutgers campus area with historic buildings, student life, and the city's most photogenic collegiate streetscapes.
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Moderate for U.S. travelers. Casual dining is affordable, but hotels and upscale restaurants can cost more.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or tip 10-15% for taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 1-5 depending on service.
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