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Compare bus for Buffalo, NY to Cortland, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to Cortland, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €43, while a flight costs an average of €682.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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€52 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €682 Average price | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Buffalo, NY to Cortland, NY
Compare the available ways to get from Buffalo, NY to Cortland, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to Cortland, NY:
A train is €10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Buffalo, NY to Cortland, NY costing on average €52.
A train is €639 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buffalo, NY to Cortland, NY costing on average €682.
Other travel options to Cortland, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Flight takes on average 5h 45m.
Tickets start at around €52 compared to roughly €43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€9. The journey takes 4h 13m versus 2h 43m 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 Buffalo, NY to Cortland, NY
How to get from Buffalo, NY to Cortland, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Buffalo, NY to Cortland, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:30 AM 3h55 Buffalo, NY 3:25 PM Cortland, NY €39 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:30 AM 3h55 Buffalo, NY 3:25 PM Cortland, NY €39 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:30 AM 3h55 Buffalo, NY 3:25 PM Cortland, NY €39 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to Cortland, NY:
A train is €10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Buffalo, NY to Cortland, NY costing on average €52.
A train is €639 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buffalo, NY to Cortland, NY costing on average €682.
Other travel options to Cortland, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Flight takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Buffalo, NY and Cortland, NY as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY and arrive in Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY.
- Flights mostly depart from Buffalo Niagara International Airport and arrive in Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center and arrive in Cortland, US-11 (McGraw Travel Plaza / Dunkin Donuts), NY.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways to go to Cortland, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Cortland, NY by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, piedmont airlines, psa airlines, skywest airlines to go to Cortland, NY by flight.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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