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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 an average ticket price of $94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $94, while a flight costs an average of $432.
Distance: 398 miles (642 km)
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$94 Average price Cheapest | $432 Average price | $252 Average price | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 51m Average total duration 12h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 8m Average total duration 12h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY
Compare the available ways to get from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $158 (€133) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY costing on average $252 (€212).
A bus is $339 (€285) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY costing on average $432 (€363).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 51m.
Train takes on average 13h 8m.
Tickets start at around $94 (€79) compared to roughly $142 (€119) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€41). The journey takes 12h 21m versus 6h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY
How to get from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
B691512:00 PM 1h37 Edward L. Logan International Airport 1:37 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport $166 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- B6915
12:00 PM 1h37 Edward L. Logan International Airport 1:37 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport $166 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- B6915
12:00 PM 1h37 Edward L. Logan International Airport 1:37 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport $166 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
· 9:30 PM 17h35 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station 3:05 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center $169 1 One-way 1 transfer- ·
7:35 PM 14h45 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station 10:20 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center $184 1 One-way 1 transfer - +FlixBus
7:00 AM 11h30 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station 6:30 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal $186 1 One-way 1 transfer
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6:45 PM 1h39 Edward L. Logan International Airport 8:24 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport $166 1 One-way 0 transfers - B61215
9:30 AM 1h40 Edward L. Logan International Airport 11:10 AM Buffalo Niagara International Airport $166 1 One-way 0 transfers 
AA34012:10 PM 1h42 Edward L. Logan International Airport 3:52 PM Buffalo Niagara International Airport $167 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $158 (€133) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY costing on average $252 (€212).
A bus is $339 (€285) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY costing on average $432 (€363).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 51m.
Train takes on average 13h 8m.
- Around 49 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.
- 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.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, piedmont airlines to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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