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Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €84 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 52m. 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 €84, while a flight costs an average of €513.
Distance: 279 miles (450 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€191 Average price | €84 Average price Cheapest | €513 Average price | €78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is €107 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY costing on average €191.
A bus is €430 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY costing on average €513.
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 30m.
Bus takes on average 10h 38m.
Tickets start at around €191 compared to roughly €78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-112.62. The journey takes 10h 0m versus 6h 1m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY
How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
+FlixBus9:30 AM10h45Philadelphia Bus Station8:15 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal€711One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- +FlixBus9:30 AM10h45Philadelphia Bus Station8:15 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal€711One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA611710:01 PM1h31Philadelphia International Airport11:32 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport€3981One-way0 transfers
Other options
- +FlixBus9:30 AM11h05Philadelphia Bus Station8:35 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center€721One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+ · 10:30 PM16h35Philadelphia Bus Station3:05 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center€1141One-way2 transfers
- +FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM11h35Philadelphia Bus Station5:40 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal€1311One-way2 transfers
- UA4520 · UA433510:40 AM3h43Philadelphia International Airport2:23 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport€2211One-way1 transfer
- UA4582 · UA44807:30 PM4h20Philadelphia International Airport11:50 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport€2211One-way1 transfer
- UA2207 · UA58011:05 AM5h38Philadelphia International Airport4:43 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport€2211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is €107 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY costing on average €191.
A bus is €430 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY costing on average €513.
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 30m.
Bus takes on average 10h 38m.
- Around 44 flights per day.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Buffalo, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia Bus Station and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Fullington Trailways, Infobus to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines, piedmont airlines, psa airlines to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with piedmont airlines.
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