There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Kings Island by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, 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 to Dayton, taxi
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Dayton (DAY)plane BUF - DAY
- Take the taxi from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Kings Islandtaxi
6h 21m$186–578Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cincinnatibus Bsb 11
14h 12m$49–105Bus via Columbus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Columbusbus FlixBus 2526
- Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus FlixBus N2642
11h 45m$75–120Train, bus
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Covington Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0135
13h 45m$201–444Drive 410.3 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Kings Islandcar 410.3 mi
6h 59m$71–102Fly to Covington
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Covington (CVG)plane BUF - CVG
7h 16m$161–237
Buffalo to Kings Island by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Kings Island is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Kings Island is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 21m and costs $180 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Kings Island. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Kings Island Park & Ride via Columbus, Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr and Government Square Area F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Buffalo and Kings Island is 412 miles. The road distance is 412.7 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Kings Island without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 11h 45m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Buffalo to Kings Island, including transfers.
Buffalo to Kings Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Kings Island is to bus via Columbus which takes 11h 45m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $240 and takes 7h 16m.
Buffalo to Kings Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Kings Island is 413 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Buffalo to Kings Island.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Kings Island, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Buffalo to Kings Island via Columbus, Cincinnati, Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr, Government Square Area B, Government Square Area F, and Kings Island Park & Ride in around 11h 45m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Covington (CVG) every 2 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Dayton via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Dayton via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Dayton via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Covington via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Covington via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Dayton via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Covington via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Covington via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Covington via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Covington via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Dayton via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Covington Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Buffalo to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Barons Bus
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