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AKG Art Museum
Major art museum with a strong modern and contemporary collection in a landmark campus in Delaware Park.
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 32 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
457 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newark, NJ 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 Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 19 buses that leave Newark, NJ for Buffalo, NY on Tue, May 26, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 457 km distance in an average of 7 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 7 h 45 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 N816
ADT N810
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ADT N816
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 43m. 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 $47, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 283 miles (457 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price Cheapest | $158 Average price | $197 Average price |
7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY costing on average $158 (€127).
A bus is $123 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY costing on average $197 (€159).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 32m.
Train takes on average 8h 49m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
The table below shows live departures for Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:45 AM Newark, Penn Station | 8h15 | 5:00 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Newark, Penn Station | 7h55 | 4:40 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Newark, Penn Station | 8h35 | 5:25 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N810 | 10:30 AM Newark, NJ | 8h00 | 6:30 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Newark, Penn Station | 7h45 | 6:30 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Newark, Penn Station | 8h05 | 6:50 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Newark, Penn Station | 7h55 | 8:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Newark, Penn Station | 7h35 | 8:15 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 8h50 | 10:25 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 1:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 9h00 | 10:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 3:00 PM Newark, Penn Station | 9h35 | 12:35 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 3:00 PM Newark, Penn Station | 9h55 | 12:55 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
ADT N816 | 8:30 PM Newark, NJ | 7h15 | 3:45 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N816 | 8:30 PM Newark, NJ | 7h30 | 4:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Newark, Penn Station | 8h15 | 5:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Newark, Penn Station | 7h55 | 4:40 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Newark, Penn Station | 7h35 | 5:15 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Newark, Penn Station | 7h55 | 5:35 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:40 AM Newark, Penn Station | 7h45 | 8:25 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 AM Newark, Penn Station | 8h05 | 8:45 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 4:30 AM Newark, Penn Station | 10h35 | 3:05 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 283 miles (457 km) distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 283 miles (457 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Buffalo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Buffalo trip today.
Major art museum with a strong modern and contemporary collection in a landmark campus in Delaware Park.
Architectural museum complex and Prairie School masterpiece, one of Buffalo's most important design sites.
City history museum overlooking Hoyt Lake, known for Pan-American Exposition collections and regional archives.
The city's top waterfront destination with boardwalks, events, public art, and strong social media appeal.
Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park with trails, Hoyt Lake, gardens, and major cultural institutions nearby.
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Generally cheaper than New York City. Hotels and dining are moderate, while bars, coffee, and local transport are fairly affordable.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for excellent service. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or 10-15% for taxis, and USD 1-2 per bag for hotel staff.
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