How to travel from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA

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Travel Information between Buffalo, NY and Philadelphia, PA

distanceDistance278 miles (449 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$59 - $161
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $59 (€50) • 9 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $161 (€139) • 1 h 13 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, piedmont airlines or Amtrak

Travel 278 miles (449 km) by train, bus or flight between Buffalo, NY and Philadelphia, PA. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, piedmont airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA.

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from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA

How to get from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.

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

FlixBus
07:00PM12h05
Buffalo, NY
07:05AMPhiladelphia, PA
$701One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
07:00PM12h05
Buffalo, NY
07:05AMPhiladelphia, PA
$701One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Greyhound
09:10PM10h35
Buffalo, NY
07:45AMPhiladelphia, PA
$1111One-way
0 transfers
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Greyhound
02:45PM11h30
Buffalo, NY
02:15AMPhiladelphia, PA
$1121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:45PM13h15
Buffalo, NY
07:00AMPhiladelphia, PA
$1221One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound will get you from Buffalo to Philadelphia at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains between Buffalo and Philadelphia, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

      FAQs: Travel from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA

      FAQs: Travel to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA.
      FAQs

      There are 3 travel options from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to travel from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $59 (€50).

      This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA:

      Taking a bus costs $102 (€88) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $161 (€139) for the same trip.

      A bus is $25 (€22) less than a train with an average ticket price of $84 (€72) from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA.

      The fastest way to get to Philadelphia, PA from Buffalo, NY is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 13 min.

      Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:

      Bus takes on average 9 h 20 min.

      Taking a train requires on average 10 h 58 min of travel time.

      Philadelphia, PA is approximately 278 miles (449 km) away from Buffalo, NY.

      The average frequency per day from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA is:

      • Around 3 buses per day.
      • 1 train per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Philadelphia, PA from Buffalo, NY as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA:

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA:

        • You can travel by bus to Philadelphia, PA from Buffalo, NY with FlixBus or Greyhound, and you can find FlixBus Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA tickets for $59 (€50) on Omio.
        • You can travel by plane to Philadelphia, PA from Buffalo, NY with piedmont airlines or Republic Airlines, and you can find Republic Airlines Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA tickets for $247 (€213) on Omio.
        • You can travel by train to Philadelphia, PA from Buffalo, NY with Amtrak or VIA Rail, and you can find Amtrak Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA tickets for $84 (€72) on Omio.

        Yes, there are direct routes from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA with the following travel companies:

        • You can travel directly by bus with.
        • You can travel directly by plane with.
        • You can book a direct train with.

        Direct services to Philadelphia, PA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

        Many of our customers traveling from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA don't make Philadelphia, PA their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Philadelphia, PA are New York, NY, Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Newark, NJ or Atlantic City, NJ, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Philadelphia, PA to any of these top destinations today!

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