There are 9 ways to get from Central Islip to Buffalo by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best- Take the train from Central Islip to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane JFK - BUF
4h 41m$85–473Drive 402.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Central Islip to Buffalocar 402.5 mi
8h 7m$74–107Train
- Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
10h 35m$123–307Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Buffalobus FlixBus 2686 / ...
10h 46m$78–137Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Take the train from Central Islip to Woodsidetrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LGA - BUF
5h 9m$106–630Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane EWR - BUF
5h 35m$105–528Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester, bus
- Take the train from Central Islip to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
6h 11m$128–621Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester, bus
- Take the train from Central Islip to Woodsidetrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
6h 27m$144–818Bus
- Take the bus from Manorville to 86 St & Central Park Westbus Sag Harbor-Westbound / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Buffalobus Adt N816 / ...
12h 52m$114–439
Central Islip to Buffalo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Central Islip to Buffalo is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Central Islip to Buffalo is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $85 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Islip to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Islip Airport Connection and arriving at Buffalo via Manorville and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Islip to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Central Islip and arriving at Buffalo via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Central Islip and Buffalo is 351 miles. The road distance is 404.9 miles.
The best way to get from Central Islip to Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs $120 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Central Islip to Buffalo, including transfers.
Central Islip to Buffalo bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from Manorville station.
Central Islip to Buffalo train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Central Islip station.
The best way to get from Central Islip to Buffalo is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs $120 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $440 and takes 12h 52m.
What companies run services between Central Islip, NY, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Central Islip to Buffalo via New York Penn Station in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Islip to Buffalo via Ronkonkoma, Islip Airport Connection, Manorville, 86 St & Central Park West, 86 St, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York in around 12h 52m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Central Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–22
Train from Central Islip to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–18
- Peak
- $20–28
Train from Central Islip to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–18
- Peak
- $20–28
Train from Central Islip to Woodside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $18–25
Train from Central Islip to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–18
- Peak
- $20–28
Train from Central Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–22
Train from Central Islip to Woodside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $18–25
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Central Islip to Buffalo bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at 86 St & Central Park West station.
Central Islip to Buffalo train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Islip to Buffalo is 405 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Central Islip to Buffalo.
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