The cheapest and fastest buses from Staten Island, NY to Buffalo, NY
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
8 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Staten Island, 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 Staten Island, NY to Buffalo, NY will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 2 buses that leave Staten Island, NY for Buffalo, NY on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 470 km distance in an average of 8 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 35 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 8 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.




Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Staten Island, NY to Buffalo, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Staten Island, NY to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €61, and a flight costs an average of €135.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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€68 Average price Cheapest | €112 Average price | €220 Average price |
8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Staten Island, NY to Buffalo, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Staten Island, NY to Buffalo, NY buses for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:50 PM Staten Island, NY | 8h35 | 9:25 PM Buffalo, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Staten Island, NY | 8h45 | 4:45 AM Buffalo, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Staten Island, NY to Buffalo, NY
Buses from Staten Island, NY to Buffalo, NY run on average 36 times per day, taking around 7h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $74 (€61) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 292 miles (470 km) distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 292 miles (470 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€61) |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 23:20 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from Staten Island, NY to Buffalo, NYYou can travel by bus between Staten Island, NY to Buffalo, NY with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $74 (€61). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Staten Island, NY to Buffalo, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Staten Island, 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.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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