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Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Buffalo’s flagship art museum, known for its strong modern and contemporary collection and major architectural expansion. A top choice for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$123
Average price
$135
Fastest journey
14 h 45 m
Average duration
15 h 51 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
605 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA to Buffalo, NY will cost around $135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.
It's difficult to get from Richmond, VA to Buffalo, NY without transferring at least once.
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· Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $108. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $108, and a train costs an average of $184.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$159 Average price Cheapest | $229 Average price | $284 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 0m Average total duration 15h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 2m Average total duration 21h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Buffalo, NY costing on average $229 (€187).
A bus is $125 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Buffalo, NY costing on average $284 (€232).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 30m.
Train takes on average 21h 32m.
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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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to Buffalo, NY buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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+ FlixBus | 3:45 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 14h45 | 6:30 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 3:45 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 15h05 | 6:50 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 17h40 | 10:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 6:15 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 16h50 | 11:05 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 19h55 | 4:40 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 20h15 | 5:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 18h30 | 4:40 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 18h50 | 5:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 17h35 | 5:35 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 17h15 | 5:15 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 1:50 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 17h40 | 7:30 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 3 transfers | |
· | 2:10 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 17h20 | 7:30 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 17h15 | 8:45 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 16h55 | 8:25 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 4:10 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 16h35 | 8:45 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 4:10 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 16h15 | 8:25 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 transfers | |
· | 5:30 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 16h50 | 10:20 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
· | 9:10 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 17h55 | 3:05 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 9:10 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 19h30 | 4:40 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 19h15 | 4:40 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 9:25 PM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 17h40 | 3:05 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus+![]() | 12:05 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 16h35 | 4:40 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 12:05 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 16h55 | 5:00 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Richmond, VA to Buffalo, NY run on average 23 times per day, taking around 15h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $108 (€88) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 375 miles (605 km) distance in 16h 5m.
Distance 375 miles (605 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $108 (€88) |
Buses per day 23 |
Fastest bus 16h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Buffalo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Buffalo trip today.
Buffalo’s flagship art museum, known for its strong modern and contemporary collection and major architectural expansion. A top choice for art lovers.
An important architectural museum complex and one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpieces, offering deep insight into Prairie School design.
A regional history museum in a landmark 1901 Pan-American Exposition building, with exhibits on Buffalo, Erie County, and Western New York.
Buffalo’s revitalized waterfront district, popular for boardwalk walks, harbor views, events, and social-media-friendly public spaces.
A major Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park with scenic roads, the lake, gardens, and cultural institutions nearby. Ideal for walking and relaxing.
One of Buffalo’s best-known neighborhoods for strolling, lined with historic homes, local shops, and a lively but relaxed urban atmosphere.
Crispy chicken wings tossed in a buttery cayenne hot sauce, traditionally served with celery and blue cheese. Buffalo’s signature dish originated here and is the city’s must-try food.
Thin-sliced roast beef on a kummelweck roll topped with coarse salt and caraway seeds, usually served with horseradish and au jus. It is a classic Western New York sandwich strongly associated with BU
A regional confection made from airy honeycomb toffee coated in chocolate. Buffalo is especially known for it, and local chocolatiers have made it a beloved traditional sweet.
A long-running bistro on the West Side with a more refined atmosphere, known for consistently good American and European-inspired dishes. A solid option beyond tavern fare.
A classic Buffalo restaurant renowned for beef on weck, old-school service, and a traditional dining room atmosphere. One of the best-known places to try this regional specialty.
A beloved neighborhood tavern in a historic building, known for wings, hearty pub food, and a warm local atmosphere. Popular with both residents and visitors.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Hotels vary by season, while casual dining, coffee, and local transport are fairly affordable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants if service is not included; 15-20% for taxis and rideshares. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, USD 1-2 per bag for hotel porters, and a few dollars daily for housekeeping.
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