How to travel from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY

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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 an average ticket price of €65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €65, while a flight costs an average of €384.

Distance: 292 miles (470 km)

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€111

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€65

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€384

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€74

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9h 0m

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8h 30m

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3h 45m

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5h 58m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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1.4 - 2.8kg

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The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY is a bus with an average price of €65.

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY:

A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average €111.

A bus is €319 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average €384.

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 45m.

Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 0m.

Bus takes on average 9h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between New York, NY and Buffalo, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €111 compared to roughly €74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-36.48. The journey takes 8h 30m versus 5h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY

How to get from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • Adirondack TrailwaysADT N806-D
    5:15 AM8h05
    New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY
    1:20 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal
    €981One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Adirondack TrailwaysADT N806-D
    5:15 AM8h05
    New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY
    1:20 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal
    €981One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA4187
    1:46 PM1h24
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    3:10 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
    €2861One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak49 Lake Shore Limited
    3:40 PM8h49
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    12:29 AMDepew Amtrak Station, Depew, NY
    €4471One-way
    0 transfers
  • Adirondack TrailwaysADT N806-D
    5:15 AM8h20
    New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY
    1:35 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center
    €981One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound · +FlixBusFlixBus
    5:50 AM11h50
    New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station
    5:40 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal
    €1321One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 AM9h40
    New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    5:40 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal
    €1351One-way
    2 transfers
  • Republic AirlinesAA4738
    9:06 AM1h32
    LaGuardia Airport
    10:38 AMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
    €2511One-way
    0 transfers
  • psa airlinesAA5075+Republic AirlinesAA4667
    10:45 AM3h39
    LaGuardia Airport
    2:24 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
    €2601One-way
    1 transfer
  • envoy airAA4074+Republic AirlinesAA4773
    1:35 PM3h52
    LaGuardia Airport
    5:27 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
    €2601One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY

Travel to Buffalo, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between New York, NY and Buffalo, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY is a bus with an average price of €65.

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY:

A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average €111.

A bus is €319 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average €384.

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 45m.

Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 0m.

Bus takes on average 9h 10m.

The distance from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY is approximately 292 miles (470 km).
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY is:
  • Around 55 flights per day.
  • Around 50 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, American Airlines, psa airlines to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, Infobus, New York Trailways, Fullington Trailways to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United.
  • 24 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Toronto, ON, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Boston, MA, Niagara Falls, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Buffalo, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Buffalo, NY to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Buffalo, NY is ideal for exploring key attractions like Niagara Falls, the Buffalo Zoo, and the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, while also enjoying the local food scene.
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