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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Rensselaer, NY to Buffalo, NY
Cheapest price
$217
Average price
$217
Fastest journey
13 h 5 m
Average duration
13 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
420 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer, NY to Buffalo, NY will cost around $217 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $217.
Of the 1 buses that leave Rensselaer, NY for Buffalo, NY on Mon, Mar 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct buses cover the 420 km distance in an average of 13 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 5 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest buses will take 13 h 5 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Rensselaer, NY to Buffalo, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rensselaer, NY to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $163.
Distance: 260 miles (420 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$168 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price |
12h 30m Average total duration 12h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rensselaer, NY to Buffalo, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rensselaer, NY to Buffalo, NY buses for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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 | 3:35 PM Rensselaer, NY | 7h55 | 11:30 PM Buffalo, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rensselaer, NY to Buffalo, NY
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Buses from Rensselaer, NY to Buffalo, NY run on average 5 times per day, taking around 12h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $55 (€45) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 260 miles (420 km) distance in 7h 55m.
Distance 260 miles (420 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€45) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 55m |
First bus 00:55 |
Last bus 23:20 |
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Least busy day Thu |
Best day to book ahead 56 days |
Bus providers: Capital District Transportation (CDTA) from Rensselaer, NY to Buffalo, NYYou can travel by bus between Rensselaer, NY to Buffalo, NY with Capital District Transportation (CDTA) 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 Rensselaer, NY to Buffalo, NY
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