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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 an average ticket price of $171 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $171, while a flight costs an average of $605.
Distance: 539 miles (868 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$171 Average price Cheapest | $330 Average price | $605 Average price | $141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 45m Average total duration 21h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 42m Average total duration 22h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 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 $160 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $330.
A bus is $435 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $605.
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 45m.
Train takes on average 22h 42m.
Tickets start at around $171 compared to roughly $141 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-29.31. The journey takes 21h 15m versus 9h 50m 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 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.
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FlixBus6:05 PM22h35Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)4:40 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$1151One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- +FlixBus6:05 PM22h35Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)4:40 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$1151One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- · +FlixBus9:50 PM20h40Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)6:30 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$1161One-way2 transfers
Other options
- +FlixBus6:05 PM22h55Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)5:00 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$1151One-way1 transfer
- · +FlixBus9:50 PM21h00Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)6:50 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$1161One-way2 transfers
- +FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM26h25Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)5:00 AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$1231One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $160 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $330.
A bus is $435 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $605.
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 45m.
Train takes on average 22h 42m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 11 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
- 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.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
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