There are 10 ways to get from Buffalo to Elmont by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, bus
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BUF - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to Valley Streamtrain
- Take the bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300bus
4h 30m$57–291Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2686 / ...
10h 5m$75–108Train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
10h 9m$117–272Drive 375.4 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Elmontcar 375.4 mi
7h 33m$69–99Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
- Take the train from Woodside to Valley Streamtrain
- Take the bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300bus
5h 7m$80–485Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, bus
- 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
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Valley Streamtrain
- Take the bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300bus
5h 32m$72–326Bus to Rochester, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
5h 32m$94–430Bus to Rochester, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
6h 16m$127–704Bus via 188 St/64 Av
- Take the bus from Buffalo to New Yorkbus Adt N813-D / ...
10h 33m$68–284Train
- Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
10h 53m$125–293
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Elmont is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Elmont is to fly and train and bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $55 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Elmont. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Savoy Av / Hempstead via 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Elmont. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Valley Stream via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
The distance between Buffalo and Elmont is 330 miles. The road distance is 377.6 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Elmont without a car is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Buffalo to Elmont, including transfers.
Buffalo to Elmont bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Elmont train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Elmont is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, which costs $110 - $280 and takes 10h 9m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Elmont, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Buffalo to New York Midtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 8h 35m. 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to Valley Stream
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $4–6
- Peak
- $3–7
Train from Woodside to Valley Stream
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from New York Penn Station to Valley Stream
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–10
- Peak
- $8–13
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Buffalo to Elmont bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Buffalo to Elmont train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Elmont is 378 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Buffalo to Elmont.
There are 2393+ hotels available in Elmont.



