There are 9 ways to get from Elmont to Buffalo by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane JFK - BUF
4h 32m$85–507Drive 372.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elmont to Buffalocar 372.6 mi
7h 42m$68–99Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from New York to Buffalobus Adt N816-D / ...
10h 9m$75–302Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
10h 42m$119–306Bus, subway to Laguardia Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Take the bus from Holland Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LGA - BUF
4h 47m$111–784Bus, train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Take the bus from Elmont Rd +Opp Beth David Cemetery to Valley Stream Stabus
- Take the train from Valley Stream to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane EWR - BUF
5h 43m$116–623Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester, bus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
6h$129–661Fly Laguardia Airport to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
6h 8m$165–998Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Buffalobus FlixBus 2686 / ...
10h 36m$87–139
Elmont to Buffalo by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elmont to Buffalo is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Elmont to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $85 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmont to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from 227 St/113 Dr and arriving at Buffalo via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Elmont to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Valley Stream and arriving at Buffalo via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
The distance between Elmont and Buffalo is 327 miles. The road distance is 374.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elmont to Buffalo without a car is to bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal which takes 10h 9m and costs $75 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Elmont to Buffalo, including transfers.
Elmont to Buffalo bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
Elmont to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Elmont to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $85 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $75 - $310 and takes 10h 9m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $310 and takes 10h 42m.
What companies run services between Elmont, NY, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
JetBlue Airways and Delta fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from New York to Buffalo 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–280 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–290
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $110–260
- Business
- $150–270
- Business Plus
- $160–290
- Economy
- $130–270
- Economy Plus
- $140–270
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Valley Stream to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–10
- Peak
- $8–13
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Holland Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Elmont Rd +Opp Beth David Cemetery to Valley Stream Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Elmont to Buffalo bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Buffalo station.
Elmont to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmont to Buffalo is 375 miles. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Elmont to Buffalo.
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