There are 4 ways to get from Essex Junction to Buffalo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane BTV - BUF
5h 18m$194–1,139Drive 376.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Essex Junction to Buffalocar 376.5 mi
7h 33m$69–100Train
- Take the train from Burlington to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express
- Take the train from Schenectady to Buffalotrain Empire Service / ...
10h 35m$169–377Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus 7
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171
14h 1m$85–129
Essex Junction to Buffalo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essex Junction to Buffalo is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Essex Junction to Buffalo is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $190 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Essex Junction to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Street at Brownell Library and arriving at Buffalo via Downtown Transit Center Burlington and Albany Bus Terminal, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Essex Junction to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Burlington and arriving at Buffalo via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Essex Junction and Buffalo is 314 miles. The road distance is 378.7 miles.
The best way to get from Essex Junction to Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs $160 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Essex Junction to Buffalo, including transfers.
Essex Junction to Buffalo bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Downtown Transit Center Burlington station.
Essex Junction to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burlington station.
The best way to get from Essex Junction to Buffalo is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $190 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $380 and takes 10h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 14h 1m.
What companies run services between Essex Junction, VT, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Essex Junction to Buffalo via Burlington and Schenectady in around 10h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Burlington to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Schenectady to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $75–180
- Business
- $110–220
- Business Plus
- $120–230
- Economy
- $80–190
- Economy Plus
- $90–190
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vermont Translines
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- Vermont Translines
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- Vermont Translines
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Essex Junction to Buffalo bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal station.
Essex Junction to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essex Junction to Buffalo is 379 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Essex Junction to Buffalo.
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