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Compare train, bus, and flight for Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a flight costs an average of $146.
Distance: 279 miles (450 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$159 Average price | $120 Average price Cheapest | $434 Average price |
10h 42m Average total duration 10h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 24m Average total duration 9h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $159 (€131).
A bus is $314 (€258) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $434 (€357).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 54m.
Train takes on average 10h 12m.
Travel optionsfrom Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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+ · 12:20 AM11h30Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal11:50 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$1261One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus+ · 12:20 AM11h30Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal11:50 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$1261One-way2 transfers
Fastest
AA592510:44 AM1h26Buffalo Niagara International Airport12:10 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$5831One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 64 Maple Leaf · 169 Northeast Regional12:15 PM13h30Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY1:45 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1591One-way1 transfer
- 64 Maple Leaf · 67 Northeast Regional12:15 PM12h36Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY12:51 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2051One-way1 transfer
- 284 Empire Service · 149 Northeast Regional7:12 AM11h20Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY6:32 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$3041One-way1 transfer
- · 12:55 AM10h55Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center11:50 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$1261One-way1 transfer
- · 3:40 PM11h30Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center3:10 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$1261One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+ · 11:59 PM11h51Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center11:50 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$1271One-way2 transfers
AA2882+AA47886:19 AM10h22Buffalo Niagara International Airport4:41 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4881One-way1 transfer
UA4270 · UA35027:52 PM3h28Buffalo Niagara International Airport11:20 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4901One-way1 transfer- UA3668 · UA40156:15 AM3h30Buffalo Niagara International Airport9:45 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$4901One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $159 (€131).
A bus is $314 (€258) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $434 (€357).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 54m.
Train takes on average 10h 12m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Buffalo, NY and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Flights mostly depart from Buffalo Niagara International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Trailways to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
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