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How to get fromBuffalo to Long Islandby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    2h 26m
    $91–628

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

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    2h 35m
    $56–368

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New Yorkbus bus Adt N813 / ...
    8h 10m
    $65–276

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    8h 41m
    $148–289

  5. Drive 360.7 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Brooklyncar car 360.7 mi
    7h 25m
    $66–96

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, subway

    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 subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway
    3h 43m
    $79–389

  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
    3h 57m
    $105–545

  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 1m
    $75–345

  9. Bus via Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2686 / ...
    9h 5m
    $74–120

  10. Train via Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    9h 25m
    $121–285

Buffalo to Long Island by bus and subway

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Buffalo to New York 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–280 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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