How to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY

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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 prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. 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 $57, and a flight costs an average of $264.

Distance: 279 miles (450 km)

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Flight

$177

Average price

$116

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$448

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10h 23m

Average total duration

9h 53m

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10h 41m

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10h 11m

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5h 3m

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2h 3m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.7kg

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Amtrak

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FlixBus

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United

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from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY

How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY by train, bus or flight.

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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.

Greyhound
05:20PM12h25
Philadelphia, PA
05:45AMBuffalo, NY
$671One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Greyhound
05:20PM12h25
Philadelphia, PA
05:45AMBuffalo, NY
$671One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
11:00AM11h30
Philadelphia, PA
10:30PMBuffalo, NY
$681One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Greyhound
12:00AM12h55
Philadelphia, PA
12:55PMBuffalo, NY
$871One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:00PM11h45
Philadelphia, PA
05:45AMBuffalo, NY
$971One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
07:00AM13h05
Philadelphia, PA
08:05PMBuffalo, NY
$1391One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY.

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There are 3 options to travel between Philadelphia, PA and Buffalo, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY is a bus with an average price of $57 (€45).

This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY:

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY costing on average $81 (€64).

A bus is $208 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY costing on average $264 (€210).

The fastest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 17m.

Bus takes on average 9h 20m.

The distance from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY is approximately 279 miles (450 km).
The average frequency per day from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY is:
  • Around 34 buses per day.
  • Around 28 flights 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY:
  • 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, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with piedmont airlines, United to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Martz Bus to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, SEPTA to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY:
  • 2 direct flights per day with piedmont airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Toronto, ON, Niagara Falls, NY, Newark, NJ, Chicago, IL. 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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