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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 $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 43m. 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 $47, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 283 miles (457 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price Cheapest | $158 Average price | $196 Average price |
7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY costing on average $158 (€127).
A bus is $123 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY costing on average $196 (€159).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 32m.
Train takes on average 8h 49m.
Travel optionsfrom Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY
How to get from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
+FlixBus3:00 PM9h35Newark, Penn Station12:35 AMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$581One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- +FlixBus3:00 PM9h35Newark, Penn Station12:35 AMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$581One-way1 transfer
Fastest
B6240212:15 PM1h27John F. Kennedy International Airport1:42 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport$1141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf4:48 AM10h44Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3:32 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$821One-way1 transfer
- 642 Keystone Service · 281 Empire Service9:06 AM9h49Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ6:55 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$931One-way1 transfer
- 170 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service8:07 AM10h48Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ6:55 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$1031One-way1 transfer
- +FlixBus3:00 PM9h55Newark, Penn Station12:55 AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$581One-way1 transfer
- · 4:30 AM10h35Newark, Penn Station3:05 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$591One-way1 transfer
ADT N8168:30 PM7h15Newark, NJ3:45 AMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$621One-way0 transfers
- B616027:30 AM1h28John F. Kennedy International Airport8:58 AMBuffalo Niagara International Airport$941One-way0 transfers
AA43799:02 AM1h31LaGuardia Airport10:33 AMBuffalo Niagara International Airport$941One-way0 transfers- AA45217:50 PM1h33LaGuardia Airport9:23 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport$941One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY costing on average $158 (€127).
A bus is $123 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY costing on average $196 (€159).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 32m.
Train takes on average 8h 49m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Flights mostly depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, New York Trailways, Infobus, Trailways to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, NJ Transit to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, New York Trailways, Infobus, Trailways.
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