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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Buffalo, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 15m. 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 $41, and a flight costs an average of $84.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$136 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $230 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 New York, NY to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $136 (€112).
A bus is $160 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $230 (€190).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom New York, NY to Buffalo, NY
How to get from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ADT N81010:00 AM8h30New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY6:30 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$621One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- ADT N81010:00 AM8h30New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY6:30 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$621One-way0 transfers
Fastest
B616026:30 AM1h22John F. Kennedy International Airport7:52 AMBuffalo Niagara International Airport$2241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 283 Empire Service1:20 PM8h30Penn Station, New York, NY9:50 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$1141One-way0 transfers
- 281 Empire Service10:20 AM8h43Penn Station, New York, NY7:03 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$1291One-way0 transfers
- 63 Maple Leaf7:15 AM8h25Penn Station, New York, NY3:40 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$1461One-way0 transfers
- ADT N80412:45 PM8h40New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY9:25 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$621One-way0 transfers
- ADT N810 · ADT N80410:00 AM11h25New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY9:25 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$621One-way1 transfer
- ADT N8065:15 AM8h05New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY1:20 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$651One-way0 transfers
- B629021:29 PM1h30John F. Kennedy International Airport2:59 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport$2241One-way0 transfers
- AA43783:50 PM1h38LaGuardia Airport5:28 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport$2241One-way0 transfers
- AA45217:29 PM1h38LaGuardia Airport9:07 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport$2241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $136 (€112).
A bus is $160 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $230 (€190).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
- Around 44 buses per day.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Buffalo, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways, Shortline Bus, Trailways to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, American Airlines to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
- 21 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways, Trailways.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 6 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, American Airlines.
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