- 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
$75
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
8 h 2 m
Buses per day
67
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY 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 York, NY to Buffalo, NY will cost around $128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 67 buses that leave New York, NY for Buffalo, NY on Sat, Aug 01, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct buses cover the 470 km distance in an average of 8 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest buses will take 8 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.
ADT N814 · ADT N816
ADT N804
ADT N816
ADT A540 · ADT A264 · ADT N804
ADT N814 · ADT N816
ADT N816
ADT N816
FlixBus
ADT N806
FlixBusBuses from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY run on average 44 times per day, taking around 7h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 if you book in advance.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 292 miles (470 km) distance in 7h 10m.
Distance 292 miles (470 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 7h 10m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 8h46 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $80 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Buffalo, NY buses for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ADT N806 | 5:15 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 8h20 | 1:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N806 | 5:15 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 8h05 | 1:20 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 5:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 10h50 | 4:40 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 5:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 11h10 | 5:00 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:10 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h55 | 3:05 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h40 | 4:40 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 9h00 | 5:00 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
· + FlixBus | 8:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 9h40 | 5:40 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 9h20 | 5:25 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 9h00 | 6:00 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h40 | 5:40 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 9h20 | 6:50 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 9h00 | 6:30 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
· · · | 9:30 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 13h20 | 10:50 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h30 | 6:30 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h50 | 6:50 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N810 | 10:00 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 8h30 | 6:30 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N810 · ADT N804 | 10:00 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 11h25 | 9:25 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
ADT N810 · ADT N804 | 10:00 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 11h10 | 9:10 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 10:15 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 12h35 | 10:50 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 3 transfers | |
ADT A540 · ADT A264 · ADT N804 | 10:30 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 10h55 | 9:25 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 transfers | |
ADT A540 · ADT A264 · ADT N804 | 10:30 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 10h40 | 9:10 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 11:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 11h35 | 10:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 transfers | |
ADT A278 · ADT A264 · ADT N804 | 11:15 AM New York, W 33rd St / 11th Ave (Hudson Yards Trailways), NY | 10h10 | 9:25 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 transfers | |
ADT A278 · ADT A264 · ADT N804 | 11:15 AM New York, W 33rd St / 11th Ave (Hudson Yards Trailways), NY | 9h55 | 9:10 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 transfers | |
ADT A278 · ADT A264 · ADT N804 | 11:45 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 9h40 | 9:25 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 transfers | |
ADT A278 · ADT A264 · ADT N804 | 11:45 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 9h25 | 9:10 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 transfers | |
· | 11:55 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 10h40 | 10:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 11:55 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 10h40 | 10:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 12:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 10h30 | 10:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 transfers | |
ADT N804 | 12:45 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 8h25 | 9:10 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N804 | 12:45 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 8h40 | 9:25 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 12:45 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 9h50 | 10:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 1:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 9h35 | 10:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
· · | 1:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 9h15 | 10:50 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 1:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 9h05 | 10:50 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 9h00 | 10:50 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 2:20 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h30 | 10:50 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 15h25 | 8:25 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 15h45 | 8:45 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 transfers | |
ADT N814 · ADT N816 | 5:15 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 10h30 | 3:45 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
ADT N814 · ADT N816 | 5:15 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 10h45 | 4:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 6:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 10h40 | 4:40 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 6:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 11h00 | 5:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 10h30 | 5:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 10h10 | 4:40 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 7:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 9h10 | 5:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 7:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h50 | 4:40 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 12h35 | 8:25 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 12h55 | 8:45 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 9h00 | 5:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h40 | 4:40 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 9h35 | 5:35 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 9h15 | 5:15 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
ADT N816 | 8:00 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 8h00 | 4:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N816 | 8:00 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 7h45 | 3:45 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h15 | 5:15 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h35 | 5:35 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h05 | 6:05 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h25 | 6:25 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h40 | 7:30 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 10:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 9h35 | 8:25 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h46 | 8:45 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h26 | 8:25 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
· + FlixBus | 1:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 15h40 | 4:40 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:25 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h55 | 10:20 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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.
Buffalo is the main city of Erie County as well as being a key gateway of both commerce and travel across the Canada-United States border, and forms part of the bi-national Buffalo Niagara Region. Many forms of transport exist that can be used by the travelers to reach the city, including plane, train, and bus. Travelers can decide to take a bus from New York to Buffalo, which on average takes around eight hours and 51 minutes while the fastest available OurBus ride from New York to Buffalo will take travelers approximately six hours and 50 minutes. Buffalo is about 292 miles (470 kilometers) from New York City and the driving distance from New York City to Buffalo is around 396 miles (637 kilometers). There are about four daily buses operating from New York City to Buffalo, providing travelers with a convenient schedule.
There are four major bus companies that operate from New York to Buffalo, including OurBus which offers daily trips from New York City to Buffalo. Normally, OurBus offers one bus per day from New York City to Buffalo. Travelers can board the bus at Madison Avenue between E.26th and 27th Street and alight at 4641 Maple Road in Buffalo. During the weekends, OurBus provides one trip every day. OurBus operates a fleet of modern coaches with reclining seats, large restrooms, free WiFi, and a free bottle of water for every traveler.
For travelers who choose to travel by bus from New York City to Buffalo, it will take them on average about eight hours and 51 minutes. This route takes passengers from New York City through RS Gouldsboro, PA, and Rochester while the longest route takes about nine hours and 50 minutes and starts from New York through Newark, RS Gouldsboro, Binghamton, NY and then to Buffalo. Typically, a normal bus trip will take travelers about eight hours and 51 minutes with OurBus offering a faster bus trip from New York City to Buffalo in approximately six hours and 50 minutes.
There are about five buses from New York to Buffalo with varying schedules. There are those that offer an average of one trip per day from New York City to Buffalo while there are others that offer up to five trips per day. The OurBus bus from New York City to Buffalo for instance offers one trip per day that starts from 10:50 a.m. from New York's park Avenue South between 6th and 27th. The bus from New York to Buffalo arrives at Maple Road Gulf Station, near Suny Buffalo North campus eight hours and 51 minutes later.
Departure bus station: the departure station for a bus from New York to Buffalo is Park Avenue South between 26th and 27th streets just across the street from 371 Park Avenue in south New York. The station is about 4.2 miles or 19 minutes' drive through Madison Avenue from New York City center and 6.2 miles via NY-9A N/Henry Hudson which will take travelers about 26 minutes. The station can also be accessed via central park West and Madison Avenue with a distance of 4.7 miles and takes 25 minutes. Park Avenue South can be easily accessed by taxis, rental cars, and buses, or by the subway or train. Travelers can board Bus 20 at 57 Street Subway Station near New York City, 131 W 55th Street and journeys take around 18 minutes to reach the station. The Park Avenue South station has numerous facilities and amenities which can be enjoyed by travelers such as a waiting area, free WiFi, snack bars, and restrooms.
Arrival bus station: travelers taking a bus from New York to Buffalo will arrive at Maple Road Gulf Station, near Suny Buffalo North campus which is about 0.8 miles (1.3 kilometers) from Buffalo city center. Time taken from the station to Buffalo town center is approximately eight minutes when using a bus or taxi. For example, the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority provides public transportation across the Buffalo-Niagara region even near Suny Buffalo North campus. Some of the transit lines that pass near Maple Road Gulf Station include bus-35 and bus-44. Facilities at Maple Road Gulf Station, which can be accessed by a traveler include waiting area, snack bar, small restaurants such as Zetti's Pizza and Pasta as well as retail shops.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY 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 York, NY to Buffalo, NY buses use the New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. to Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center station pair, with some services arriving at Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Buffalo, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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