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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 $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 11m. 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 $46, and a flight costs an average of $105.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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$165 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $227 Average price |
8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $69 (€55).
A bus is $58 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $105 (€83).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
- Around 43 buses per day.
- Around 34 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.
- Buses mostly depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
- Flights mostly depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, American Airlines to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways, NJ Transit, Trailways to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, VIA Rail to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, American Airlines.
- 21 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak, VIA Rail.
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