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How to get fromGrand Central–42nd Street Station to Buffaloby train, plane, bus, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Buffalo by train, plane, bus, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane JFK - BUF
    3h 49m
    $86–507

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New York to Buffalobus bus Adt N816 / ...
    8h 15m
    $60–280

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Buffalotrain train VIA Rail
    8h 46m
    $110–290

  4. Drive 358.2 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Buffalocar car 358.2 mi
    7h 15m
    $66–95

  5. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LGA - BUF
    4h 11m
    $98–640

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane EWR - BUF
    4h 14m
    $92–526

  7. Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Buffalobus bus FlixBus N2686 / ...
    8h 50m
    $65–110

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Buffalo by foot and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

Trailways operates a bus from New York to Buffalo every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–280 and the journey takes 8h. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $110–290 and the journey takes 8h 24m.

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