How to travel from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA 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 2h 12m. 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 $61, and a train costs an average of $75.

Distance: 398 miles (642 km)

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$188

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$113

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$168

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12h 25m

Average total duration

11h 55m

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12h 42m

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12h 12m

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5h 12m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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1.9 - 3.9kg

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from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

Greyhoundundefined · undefined
08:45PM14h40
Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center
11:25AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$1581One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Amtrak280 Empire Service · 82 Northeast Regional
04:28AM14h12
Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
06:40PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
$1501One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

JetBlue AirwaysB6501 · B6118
07:35PM11h43
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
07:18AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$4621One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Amtrak280 Empire Service · 82 Northeast Regional
04:28AM14h19
Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
06:47PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
$1501One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:20PM13h40
Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal
12:00PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$1581One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:00PM14h00
Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center
12:00PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$1591One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:00AM14h50
Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center
11:50PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$1591One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA4558 · UA1830
06:25PM12h50
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
07:15AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$7111One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA

Travel to Boston, MA 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 Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Buffalo, NY and Boston, MA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA is a bus with an average price of $61 (€49).

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

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $75 (€60).

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $77 (€61).

The fastest way to travel from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 10m.

Bus takes on average 11h 35m.

The distance from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA is approximately 398 miles (642 km).
The average frequency per day from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

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