There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Empire State Building by plane, bus, rideshare, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
2h 3m$91–557Bus via New York
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to New Yorkbus Adt N801 / ...
8h 3m$55–250Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Buffalo-BUF to Empire State Building353.7 mi
7h 14mDrive 353.7 mi
- Drive from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Empire State Buildingcar 353.7 mi
7h 14m$65–94Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BUF - JFK
2h 11m$67–350Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BUF - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2h 23m$72–356Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2686 / ...
8h 27m$70–120
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Empire State Building by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Empire State Building is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Empire State Building is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $90 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buffalo and arriving at New York. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Buffalo Airport (BUF) and Empire State Building is 302 miles. The road distance is 355.8 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Empire State Building without a car is to bus via New York which takes 8h 3m and costs $55 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Empire State Building, including transfers.
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Empire State Building bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Empire State Building is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $90 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $55 - $250 and takes 8h 3m.
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Empire State Building bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Empire State Building is 356 miles. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Empire State Building.
What companies run services between Buffalo Airport (BUF), USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Buffalo to New York twice daily. Tickets cost $55–250 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Buffalo-BUF to Empire State Building
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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