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How to get fromBuffalo to Midtown Manhattanby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo to Midtown Manhattan by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, 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
    3h 9m
    $84–531

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New Yorkbus bus Adt N813 / ...
    7h 55m
    $60–280

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    8h 17m
    $120–280

  4. Drive 358.1 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Midtown Manhattancar car 358.1 mi
    7h 14m
    $66–95

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

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    3h 25m
    $63–350

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

    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
    3h 47m
    $75–369

  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
    4h 35m
    $112–596

  8. Bus via Madison Av/E 52 St (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2686 / ...
    9h 5m
    $69–114

  9. Train via Madison Av/E 52 St

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    9h 24m
    $122–292

Buffalo to Midtown Manhattan by bus

Calendar36Weekly Buses
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 3 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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