How to travel from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY

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Travel Information from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY

distanceDistance278 miles (449 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$98 - $340
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $98 (€87) • 11 h 29 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $340 (€303) • 1 h 12 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus, Republic Airlines or Amtrak

Travel 278 miles (449 km) by bus, flight or train to Buffalo, NY from Philadelphia. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 12 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $98 (€87). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus, Republic Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY.

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There are 3 ways to get from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $98 (€87) compared to other travel options to Buffalo, NY:

Taking a train is about $11 (€10) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $110 (€98) for this journey.

A train is $242 (€215) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY costing on average $340 (€303).

The quickest way to travel from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 12 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 14 h 30 min   of travel time.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 11 h 29 min.

You should expect to travel around 278 miles (449 km) between Philadelphia and Buffalo, NY.

The average frequency per day from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY is:

  • 1 bus per day.
  • 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia and Buffalo, NY as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY:

    If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

    • Flixbus can get you to Buffalo, NY by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY for $110 (€98) on Omio.
    • Republic Airlines can get you to Buffalo, NY by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Republic Airlines from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY for $340 (€303) on Omio.
    • Travel with Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY tickets on Omio for $98 (€87).

    Yes, there are direct routes from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY with the following travel companies:

    • You can take a direct bus with.
    • You can take a direct flight with piedmont airlines.
    • You'll find direct trains with.

    Direct services to Buffalo, NY tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

    Omio customers who travel from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY often also extend their vacation to go to New York City, Newark, NJ or Boston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Buffalo, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.

    Before traveling from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

    • A bus ticket for this trip is costing $110 (€98) one way on average.
    • A plane ticket for this journey costs on average $340 (€303) one way.
    • A train ticket for this journey is costing $98 (€87) one way on average.

    But we recommend booking Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

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