There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Herkimer by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Syracuse
best- Take the train from Buffalo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 40m$62–361Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Utica Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0171
6h 35m$32–59Drive 210.5 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Herkimercar 210.5 mi
3h 41m$39–56Train
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
8h 4m$56–207Bus via Ithaca (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Utica Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2691
9h 5m$40–65
Buffalo to Herkimer by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Herkimer is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Herkimer is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Herkimer. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Herkimer Empire Diner via Utica Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Herkimer station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Utica Amtrak Station via Syracuse Regional Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Buffalo and Herkimer is 218 miles. The road distance is 211.7 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Herkimer without a car is to train via Syracuse which takes 5h 40m and costs $60 - $370.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Buffalo to Herkimer, including transfers.
Buffalo to Herkimer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Herkimer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Herkimer is to train via Syracuse which takes 5h 40m and costs $60 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Herkimer, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Buffalo to Herkimer via Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, Utica Amtrak Station, and Utica in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Utica Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Utica Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Herkimer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Utica Bus Stop station.
Buffalo to Herkimer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Herkimer is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Buffalo to Herkimer.
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