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How to get fromBuffalo to Athensby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Athens by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 58m
    $85–250

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    7h 56m
    $55–238

  3. Drive 305.3 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Athenscar car 305.3 mi
    5h 43m
    $56–81

  4. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 11m
    $129–709

  5. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 11m
    $105–462

  6. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BUF - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 21m
    $111–461

Buffalo to Athens by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Athens, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Hudson Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 5h 58m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.

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