How to travel from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a train costs an average of $100.

Distance: 398 miles (642 km)

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$118

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$216

Average price

$244

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$145

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12h 5m

Average total duration

11h 35m

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5h 30m

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11h 40m

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11h 10m

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6h 38m

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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1.9 - 3.9kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY is a bus with an average price of $118 (€96).

This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY:

A bus is $98 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY costing on average $216 (€175).

A bus is $126 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY costing on average $244 (€198).

The fastest way to travel from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 10m.

Bus takes on average 11h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Boston, MA and Buffalo, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users.

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from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY

How to get from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound
    12:30 PM10h05
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    10:35 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center
    $931One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    12:30 PM10h05
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    10:35 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center
    $931One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • JetBlue AirwaysB61215
    11:05 AM1h31
    Edward L. Logan International Airport
    12:36 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
    $1741One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak67 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf
    6:51 PM20h49
    Back Bay station, Boston, MA
    3:40 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
    $2681One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak67 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf
    6:45 PM20h55
    South Station, Boston, MA
    3:40 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
    $2681One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak171 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service
    8:18 AM13h32
    Back Bay station, Boston, MA
    9:50 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
    $2841One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:30 AM15h00
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    5:30 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal
    $931One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound ·
    7:00 AM10h25
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    5:25 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center
    $941One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM11h30
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    6:30 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal
    $941One-way
    1 transfer
  • JetBlue AirwaysB62115
    8:02 AM1h33
    Edward L. Logan International Airport
    9:35 AMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
    $1741One-way
    0 transfers
  • JetBlue AirwaysB6715
    10:15 PM1h33
    Edward L. Logan International Airport
    11:48 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
    $1741One-way
    0 transfers
  • Republic AirlinesAA4666
    9:03 AM1h49
    Edward L. Logan International Airport
    10:52 AMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
    $1851One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY

Travel to Buffalo, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY.

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There are 3 options to travel between Boston, MA and Buffalo, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY is a bus with an average price of $118 (€96).

This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY:

A bus is $98 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY costing on average $216 (€175).

A bus is $126 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY costing on average $244 (€198).

The fastest way to travel from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 10m.

Bus takes on average 11h 35m.

The distance from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY is approximately 398 miles (642 km).
The average frequency per day from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY is:
  • Around 36 flights per day.
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Buffalo, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
  • Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
  • Travel with JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, United to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY:
  • 1 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Toronto, ON, Niagara Falls, NY, Newark, NJ, Chicago, IL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Buffalo, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
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