The cheapest and fastest buses from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
7 h 56 m
Average duration
10 h 29 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
483 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 4 buses that leave John F. Kennedy International Airport for Buffalo Niagara International Airport on Wed, Mar 18, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Mar 18 the direct buses cover the 483 km distance in an average of 10 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 56 m .
On Wed, Mar 18 the slowest buses will take 15 h 15 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.








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Compare bus, flight, and train for John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 300 miles (483 km)
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$73 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price | $89 Average price |
8h 52m Average total duration 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 7h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $84 |
Live departures
John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport buses for today, Tuesday, March 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h30 | 9:30 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h50 | 9:50 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 13h35 | 4:35 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 9h25 | 12:25 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h25 | 12:25 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 5:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 11h20 | 4:55 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 transfers | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 5:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 11h00 | 4:35 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 6:20 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 10h15 | 4:35 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 6:20 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 10h35 | 4:55 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h55 | 4:55 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h35 | 4:35 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
undefined · undefined | 9:25 PM New York, Hillside Ave / 219th St (Queens Village) | 14h05 | 11:30 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 9:25 PM New York, Hillside Ave / 219th St (Queens Village) | 14h30 | 11:55 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 9:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 12h50 | 10:20 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, March 18 | |||||
+ FlixBus | 12:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 11h55 | 11:55 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 12:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 12h15 | 12:15 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h20 | 10:20 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 2:50 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 9h05 | 11:55 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:50 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h40 | 11:30 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:59 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 7h56 | 11:55 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:59 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h16 | 12:15 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:59 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 7h56 | 12:55 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Buses from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport run on average 41 times per day, taking around 8h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $55 (€45) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:59, the last at 22:25. The fastest bus covers the 300 miles (483 km) distance in 7h 56m.
Distance 300 miles (483 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€45) |
Buses per day 41 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 7h 56m |
First bus 04:59 |
Last bus 22:25 |
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Low season Oct - Dec |
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Bus providers: FlixBus from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International AirportYou can travel by bus between John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport with FlixBus for as low as $55 (€45). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport 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 Niagara International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- 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.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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