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 $42. 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 $42, and a flight costs an average of $58.

Distance: 283 miles (457 km)

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Flight

$73

Average price

Cheapest

$165

Average price

$187

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.

  • FlixBus
    5:35 AM7h40
    Newark, NJ
    1:15 PMBuffalo, NY
    $711One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    5:35 AM7h40
    Newark, NJ
    1:15 PMBuffalo, NY
    $711One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • New York Trailways
    1:30 AM7h30
    Newark, NJ
    9:00 AMBuffalo, NY
    $1361One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greyhound
    8:00 PM9h45
    Newark, NJ
    5:45 AMBuffalo, NY
    $741One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    1:45 AM7h55
    Newark, NJ
    9:40 AMBuffalo, NY
    $741One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    9:30 AM10h35
    Newark, NJ
    8:05 PMBuffalo, NY
    $761One-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 $42 (€34).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY costing on average $58 (€46).

A bus is $32 (€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 39 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.
  • 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.
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 United, Republic Airlines.
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, New York Trailways, 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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