There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Saratoga Springs by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BUF - ALB
6h 12m$117–661Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
10h 44m$46–91Bus, train
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus Adt N809 / ...
- Take the train from Rochester to Schenectadytrain Empire Service / ...
7h 35m$75–252Bus via Syracuse
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus Adt A253 / ...
7h 43m$48–131Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Buffalo-BUF to Saratoga Springs268.4 mi
5hDrive 268.4 mi
- Drive from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Saratoga Springscar 268.4 mi
5h$49–71
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Saratoga Springs by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Saratoga Springs is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Saratoga Springs is to drive which takes 5h and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Saratoga Springs. However, there are services departing from Buffalo Niagara International Airport and arriving at Broadway & Lake Ave via Syracuse and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Buffalo Airport (BUF) and Saratoga Springs is 286 miles. The road distance is 269.9 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Saratoga Springs without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 35m and costs $75 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Saratoga Springs, including transfers.
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Saratoga Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Buffalo Niagara International Airport station.
The best way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Saratoga Springs is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Syracuse, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 7h 43m.
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Saratoga Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Saratoga Springs is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Saratoga Springs.
What companies run services between Buffalo Airport (BUF), USA and Saratoga Springs, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Broadway & Lake Ave via Syracuse and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 7h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $55–140
- Business
- $90–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $60–150
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–40
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Syracuse Bus Station
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $45–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Buffalo-BUF to Saratoga Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
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