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How to get fromBuffalo to New Paltzby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to New Paltz by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    8h 13m
    $97–253

  2. Drive  319.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buffalo to New Paltzcar car 319.2 mi
    6h 16m
    $59–85

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the bus from Albany to New Paltzbus bus Adt A291-D / ...
    8h 50m
    $67–121

  4. Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    2. Take the bus from New York to New Paltzbus bus
    5h 42m
    $97–535

  5. Bus via Binghamton

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Binghamtonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Oneonta, Nybus bus 137
    3. Take the bus from Oneonta to New Paltzbus bus
    12h 41m
    $76–247

  6. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    2. Take the bus from New York to New Paltzbus bus
    5h 49m
    $78–351

  7. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BUF - EWR
    2. Take the bus from New York to New Paltzbus bus
    5h 55m
    $86–371

  8. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BUF - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from New York to New Paltzbus bus
    7h 44m
    $104–1,064

Buffalo to New Paltz by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and New Paltz, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $200–310 and the journey takes 6h 42m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to New Paltz via Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Albany in around 8h 50m.

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