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

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There are 4 ways to get from Buffalo to Long Island by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 713 bus

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane BUF - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Orient Heights to Deer Island - MWRA Gatebus bus
    3h 46m
    $80–456

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    13h 50m
    $156–475

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Bostonbus bus FlixBus 2691
    13h 51m
    $91–156

  4. Bus to Rochester, fly

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ROC - BOS
    5h 19m
    $98–452

Buffalo to Long Island by train, foot, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 412.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $150–330 and the journey takes 11h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Deer Island - MWRA Gate via Ithaca, Boston, South Station, Airport, Airport, Orient Heights, and Orient Heights in around 13h 51m.

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