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How to get fromBuffalo to Washington Heightsby plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo to Washington Heights by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    2. Take the subway from 125 St to 181 Stsubway subway
    3h 56m
    $78–483

  2. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 1 subway

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 181 Stsubway subway
    4h 6m
    $59–294

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Yonkers Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    8h 31m
    $120–285

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0205 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Martha Washington Waybus bus 158 / ...
    8h 49m
    $64–272

  5. Drive  357.4 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Washington Heightscar car 357.4 mi
    7h 10m
    $66–95

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 1 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-Penn Station to 181 Stsubway subway
    4h 13m
    $66–313

  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
    5h 6m
    $125–702

  8. Bus via 181 St (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2686 / ...
    9h 14m
    $73–107

  9. Train via Penn Station

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    9h 34m
    $119–280

Buffalo to Washington Heights by train and subway

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Yonkers Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–250 and the journey takes 7h 49m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Main St At Martha Washington Way via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 8h 49m.

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