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How to get fromBuffalo to Elmhurstby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Buffalo to Elmhurst by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    2h 51m
    $72–472

  2. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Grand Av-Newtownsubway subway
    3h 55m
    $54–284

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    8h 37m
    $111–261

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0205 / ...
    8h 48m
    $60–251

  5. Drive  362.5 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Elmhurstcar car 362.5 mi
    7h 26m
    $67–96

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport 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 Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Woodsidetrain train
    4h
    $66–316

  7. Bus to Rochester, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    4h
    $119–691

  8. Bus to Rochester, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ROC - JFK
    4h 58m
    $91–423

  9. Bus via Woodside (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2686 / ...
    8h 55m
    $72–108

  10. Train via Grand Av-Newtown

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    9h 41m
    $119–279

Buffalo to Elmhurst by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–260 and the journey takes 8h 17m.

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