How to travel from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 $43, and a flight costs an average of $55.

Distance: 283 miles (457 km)

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Flight

$74

Average price

Cheapest

$167

Average price

$168

Average price

8h 13m

Average total duration

7h 43m

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30m

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9h 18m

Average total duration

8h 48m

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30m

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4h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 53m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.4 - 2.7kg

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

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Amtrak

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United

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from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY

How to get from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM7h45
Newark, Penn Station
06:30PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal
$751One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
03:00PM9h25
Newark, Penn Station
12:25AMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal
$481One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Republic AirlinesAA4736
09:25PM1h25
LaGuardia Airport
10:50PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
$2141One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak150 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf
06:22AM9h10
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
03:32PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
$1081One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak150 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf
06:16AM9h16
Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
03:32PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
$1081One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak162 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service
09:26AM9h29
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
06:55PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
$1441One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM8h05
Newark, Penn Station
06:50PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center
$751One-way
0 transfers
Adirondack TrailwaysADT N810
10:30AM8h00
Newark, Penn Station
06:30PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center
$771One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
08:50AM8h35
Newark, Penn Station
05:25PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center
$731One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA4593
08:45AM1h33
Newark Liberty International Airport
10:18AMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
$2291One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA4459
04:15PM1h35
Newark Liberty International Airport
05:50PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
$2291One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA4401
07:29PM1h33
Newark Liberty International Airport
09:02PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
$2291One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newark, NJ 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 Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY.

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There are 3 options to travel between Newark, NJ and Buffalo, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY is a bus with an average price of $43 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY costing on average $55 (€43).

A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY costing on average $75 (€60).

The fastest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 10m.

Train takes on average 9h 10m.

The distance from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY is approximately 283 miles (457 km).
The average frequency per day from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, NJ 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 Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY:
  • Flights mostly depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
  • Trains mostly depart from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak, NJ Transit to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, New York Trailways, Infobus to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Toronto, ON, Niagara Falls, NY, Chicago, IL, Boston, MA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Buffalo, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
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