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How to get fromAlbany to Buffalo Central Terminalby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Albany to Buffalo Central Terminal by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Maple Leaf / ...
    5h 19m
    $101–261

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Buffalobus bus Greyhound US0171
    7h 25m
    $48–88

  3. Drive 280.6 mi

    1. Drive from Albany to Buffalo Central Terminalcar car 280.6 mi
    5h 13m
    $52–74

  4. Fly from Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ALB - BUF
    7h 29m
    $128–834

  5. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane JFK - BUF
    7h 32m
    $132–603

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LGA - BUF
    7h 58m
    $137–827

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane EWR - BUF
    7h 42m
    $138–622

Albany to Buffalo Central Terminal by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Buffalo Central Terminal, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 9m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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