There are 3 ways to get from Buffalo to Watkins Glen by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Buffalo to Corningbus Greyhound US0205
4h 55m$27–40Drive 128.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Buffalo to Watkins Glencar 128.1 mi
2h 53m$22–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Buffalo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus FlixBus 2691
5h 14m$93–256
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Watkins Glen is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Watkins Glen is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Watkins Glen. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at 12th St & Porter St via Transportation Center - Corning. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Buffalo and Watkins Glen is 164 miles. The road distance is 128.9 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Watkins Glen without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $26 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Buffalo to Watkins Glen, including transfers.
Buffalo to Watkins Glen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Watkins Glen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Corning station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Watkins Glen is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Buffalo to Watkins Glen.
There are 129+ hotels available in Watkins Glen.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Watkins Glen, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Corning twice daily. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
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
- $80–130
- 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
- $35–190
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–110
- Business
- $70–170
- Business Plus
- $80–190
- Economy
- $40–120
- Economy Plus
- $45–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Corning
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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