How to travel from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY

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Compare bus, train, 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 $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. 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 $53, and a train costs an average of $96.

Distance: 398 miles (642 km)

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$125

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$191

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$234

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12h 1m

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11h 31m

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12h 31m

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0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

1.9 - 3.9kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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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

bus

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.

Greyhoundundefined · undefined
07:00AM10h25
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
05:25PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center
$1381One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Greyhoundundefined · undefined+FlixBusFlixBus
08:55AM15h40
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
12:35AMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal
$1381One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

JetBlue AirwaysB6715
10:55AM1h39
Edward L. Logan International Airport
12:34PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
$2371One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak171 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service
08:18AM13h24
Back Bay station, Boston, MA
09:42PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
$2111One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak171 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service
08:12AM13h30
South Station, Boston, MA
09:42PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
$2111One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak67 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf
06:51PM20h41
Back Bay station, Boston, MA
03:32PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
$1861One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM11h30
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
06:30PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal
$1381One-way
1 transfer
Greyhoundundefined · undefined
07:35PM14h45
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
10:20AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center
$1401One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:30PM14h45
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
08:15AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center
$1401One-way
1 transfer
JetBlue AirwaysB6415
05:21PM1h42
Edward L. Logan International Airport
07:03PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
$2371One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA1833 · UA4182
06:00AM3h48
Edward L. Logan International Airport
09:48AMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
$3061One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1721+psa airlinesAA5531
08:00AM4h14
Edward L. Logan International Airport
12:14PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
$3221One-way
1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Boston, MA and Buffalo, NY including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY is a bus with an average price of $53 (€43).

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

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY costing on average $71 (€58).

A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY costing on average $96 (€78).

The fastest way to travel from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 25m.

Train takes on average 13h 30m.

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 32 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 bus, train, 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 JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, United to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
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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