There are 8 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo by plane, bus, train, car, 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 12m$84–486Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New York to Buffalobus Adt N816-D / ...
8h 15m$60–280Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
8h 37m$110–290Drive 358.6 mi
- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Buffalocar 358.6 mi
7h 15m$64–92Fly Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LGA - BUF
4h 26m$114–745Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- 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
4h 38m$107–607Fly 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
5h 45m$159–910Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Buffalobus FlixBus 2686 / ...
9h$70–110
Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $80 - $490.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York and arriving at Buffalo. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at Buffalo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Buffalo is 328 miles. The road distance is 360.6 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $60 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo, including transfers.
Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $80 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $280 and takes 8h 15m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, 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 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
- 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
- $100–600
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–290
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $110–260
- Business
- $150–280
- Business Plus
- $160–290
- Economy
- $130–270
- Economy Plus
- $140–270
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- 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
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Buffalo station.
Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo is 361 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo.
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