There are 7 ways to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Buffalo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ALB - BUF
4h 23m$131–774Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171
8h 16m$48–94Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Maple Leaf / ...
8h$76–374Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Albany-ALB to Buffalo280.7 mi
5h 2mDrive 280.7 mi
- Drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Buffalocar 280.7 mi
5h 2m$52–74Train via Syracuse
- Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Buffalotrain Empire Service / ...
8h 5m$78–374Bus via Syracuse
- Take the bus from Albany to Syracusebus Adt A112
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
13h 24m$84–326
Albany Airport (ALB) to Buffalo by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Buffalo is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $130 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany Airport (ALB) to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Albany International Airport and arriving at Buffalo via Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall and Albany Bus Terminal, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany Airport (ALB) to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Buffalo via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Albany Airport (ALB) and Buffalo is 265 miles. The road distance is 282.3 miles.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs $75 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Buffalo, including transfers.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $380 and takes 8h, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 16m.
What companies run services between Albany Airport (ALB), USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Buffalo Depew Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 4h 45m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $70–180
- Business
- $110–220
- Business Plus
- $120–230
- Economy
- $80–180
- Economy Plus
- $90–190
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $80–180
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–120
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $40–110
- Business
- $70–180
- Business Plus
- $80–190
- Economy
- $45–120
- Economy Plus
- $45–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–240
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $50–230
- Flexible
- $95–240
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–90
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Albany-ALB to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Albany Airport (ALB) to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany Airport (ALB) to Buffalo is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Buffalo.
There are 248+ hotels available in Buffalo.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Albany Airport (ALB) and Buffalo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.