There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to Thousand Islands Bridge by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train, bus, drive
best- Take the train from Buffalo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Evans Millsbus
- Drive from Evans Mills to Thousand Islands Bridgecar
5h 29m$89–335Drive 368.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Buffalo to Thousand Islands Bridgecar 368.3 km
4h 34m$55–80Bus, train
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus Greyhound US0215
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Gananoquetrain VIA Rail
7h 1m$207–458Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Watertown International Airport, drive
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Watertown International Airport (ART)plane BUF - ART
- Drive from Watertown-Airport-ART to Thousand Islands Bridgecar
6h 58m$110–600Bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus Greyhound US0215
- Take the bus from Toronto to Gananoquebus FlixBus 2700
7h 34m$172–238Train
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Gananoquetrain VIA Rail
8h 27m$226–656Bus via Kingston
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus Greyhound US0215
- Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Kingston Bus Terminalbus 2720 / ...
9h 31m$181–427Bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YTZ - YOW
- Take the train from Ottawa to Gananoquetrain
9h 17m$394–996
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Watertown International Airport (ART) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Thousand Islands Bridge is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Thousand Islands Bridge is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Thousand Islands Bridge. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Gananoque via Toronto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Thousand Islands Bridge. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Gananoque via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Buffalo and Thousand Islands Bridge is 411 km. The road distance is 368.3 km.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Thousand Islands Bridge without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 1m and costs $200 - $460.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Buffalo to Thousand Islands Bridge, including transfers.
Buffalo to Thousand Islands Bridge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Thousand Islands Bridge train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Thousand Islands Bridge is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs $170 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $700 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Thousand Islands Bridge, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from Buffalo to Thousand Islands Bridge via Toronto and Gananoque in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Thousand Islands Bridge via Toronto Union Station and Gananoque in around 8h 27m.
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Watertown International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Watertown International Airport via Boston, Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Watertown International Airport via Reagan Washington, Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Buffalo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–260
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $55–150
- Business
- $100–240
- Business Plus
- $110–260
- Economy
- $60–160
- Economy Plus
- $65–170
Train from Toronto Union Station to Gananoque
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–270
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $65–170
- Business
- $110–260
- Business Plus
- $130–270
- Economy
- $75–180
- Economy Plus
- $80–190
Train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–120
- Business
- $85–230
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $45–130
- Economy Plus
- $50–140
Train from Toronto Union Station to Gananoque
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–270
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $65–170
- Business
- $110–260
- Business Plus
- $130–270
- Economy
- $75–180
- Economy Plus
- $80–190
Train from Ottawa to Gananoque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–120
- Business
- $80–220
- Business Plus
- $95–240
- Economy
- $40–130
- Economy Plus
- $45–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Gananoque
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866 488 4452
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Kingston Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Website
- Megabus
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Booking & Getting There
Buffalo to Thousand Islands Bridge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toronto station.
Buffalo to Thousand Islands Bridge train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Thousand Islands Bridge is 368 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Buffalo to Thousand Islands Bridge.
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