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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 flight costs an average of $78.
Distance: 398 miles (642 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$186 Average price | $119 Average price Cheapest | $187 Average price |
12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA
How to get from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM11h55Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center10:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1121One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM11h55Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center10:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1121One-way1 transfer
Fastest
B613168:56 AM1h24Buffalo Niagara International Airport10:20 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$2431One-way0 transfers
Other options
284 Empire Service · 448 Lake Shore Limited7:22 AM13h02Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY8:24 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$2221One-way1 transfer
284 Empire Service · 448 Lake Shore Limited7:22 AM13h10Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY8:32 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$2221One-way1 transfer
280 Empire Service · 82 Northeast Regional4:28 AM13h58Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY6:26 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$2351One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM11h35Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal10:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1131One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM12h40Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal12:00 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1121One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM13h00Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center12:00 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1121One-way1 transfer
UA4190 · UA362910:45 AM4h50Buffalo Niagara International Airport3:35 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$2961One-way1 transfer
UA4190 · UA367510:45 AM5h50Buffalo Niagara International Airport4:35 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$2961One-way1 transfer
UA4529 · UA6416:09 AM3h55Buffalo Niagara International Airport10:04 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$2961One-way1 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.

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 $74 (€60).
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $78 (€62).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 2m.
Bus takes on average 11h 35m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways.
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