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How to get fromCharleston to Buffaloby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Buffalo by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane CHS - BUF
    6h 1m
    $132–678

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Buffalotrain train Empire Service / ...
    23h 56m
    $401–806

  3. Drive 858.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Buffalocar car 858.5 mi
    14h 41m
    $157–227

  4. Fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane CHS - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    5h 18m
    $174–794

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalobus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    25h 6m
    $294–594

Charleston to Buffalo by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 723.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Buffalo via Charleston Amtrak Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 23h 56m.

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