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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $102. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $102, and a flight costs an average of $300.
Distance: 539 miles (868 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$294 Average price | $187 Average price Cheapest | $432 Average price | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 36m Average total duration 22h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 14m Average total duration 21h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $107 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $294 (€241).
A bus is $245 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $432 (€355).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 44m.
Train takes on average 22h 6m.
Travel optionsfrom Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY
How to get from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus+
· 6:55 AM33h50Charlotte, Freedom Drive (Planet Fitness), NC4:45 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$1991One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus+ · 6:55 AM33h50Charlotte, Freedom Drive (Planet Fitness), NC4:45 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$1991One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- · +FlixBus9:50 PM20h40Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)6:30 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$2461One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 80 Carolinian · 63 Maple Leaf6:45 AM32h55Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC3:40 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$3071One-way1 transfer
- · +FlixBus9:20 AM23h05Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)8:25 AMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$2081One-way2 transfers
- · +FlixBus9:20 AM23h25Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)8:45 AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$2091One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus+ · 11:35 PM23h15Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)10:50 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$2311One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $107 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $294 (€241).
A bus is $245 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $432 (€355).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 44m.
Train takes on average 22h 6m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlotte, NC and Buffalo, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
- Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, United to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
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