- 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
€48
Average price
€49
Fastest journey
11 h 20 m
Average duration
11 h 55 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
521 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New Haven, CT 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 New Haven, CT to Buffalo, NY will cost around €49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €48.
It's difficult to get from New Haven, CT to Buffalo, NY without transferring at least once.
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· Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Haven, CT to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, and a train costs an average of €65.
Distance: 323 miles (521 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€108 Average price Cheapest | €147 Average price | €101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 54m Average total duration Fastest 10h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from New Haven, CT to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Haven, CT to Buffalo, NY costing on average €147.
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 5m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €76 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €97 |
The table below shows live departures for New Haven, CT to Buffalo, NY buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· + FlixBus | 7:15 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 13h10 | 8:25 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 transfers | |
· | 7:15 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 12h15 | 7:30 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 11:00 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 17h40 | 4:40 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 11:00 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 18h00 | 5:00 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 12h15 | 5:40 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 12h35 | 6:00 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 6:15 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 16h20 | 10:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
· | 10:30 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 12h05 | 10:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 12:50 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 16h10 | 5:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 12:50 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 15h50 | 4:40 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 13h10 | 4:40 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 13h30 | 5:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 11h20 | 5:15 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 11h40 | 5:35 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from New Haven, CT to Buffalo, NY run on average 14 times per day, taking around 11h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €49 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 323 miles (521 km) distance in 11h 55m.
Distance 323 miles (521 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €49 |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 11h 55m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 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 New Haven, CT 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 New Haven, CT to Buffalo, NY buses use the New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage) to Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center station pair, with some services arriving at Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal. Use this guide to compare New Haven, CT and Buffalo, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage) is 1 km from New Haven city centre. Public transport options include:
New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are several food kiosks inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi available at the station. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage).
Available at New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage): The station is wheelchair accessible.
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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