There are 6 ways to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Buffalo by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Buffalobus Greyhound US0205 / ...
9h 55m$74–148Drive 280.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Buffalocar 280.8 mi
5h 32m$50–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Buffalotrain Empire Service / ...
13h 4m$346–543Fly from Harrisburg International Airport
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDT - BUF
6h 11m$91–580Bus via Sandy
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Dubois, Pabus 731
- Take the bus from DuBois to Buffalobus Fab510
10h 25m$57–198Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane PHL - BUF
6h 5m$173–918
Harrisburg, Pa to Buffalo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Buffalo is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Buffalo is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg, Pa and arriving at Buffalo via Scranton Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Harrisburg, Pa to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Buffalo via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
The distance between Harrisburg, Pa and Buffalo is 394 miles. The road distance is 282.5 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Buffalo, including transfers.
Harrisburg, Pa to Buffalo bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Harrisburg, Pa station.
Harrisburg, Pa to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Buffalo is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 13h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $600 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Harrisburg, Pa, PA, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Buffalo via Scranton Bus Station in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harrisburg to Buffalo via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 13h 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $240–380
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Dubois, Pa
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
Bus from DuBois to Buffalo
- Saver
- $30–110
- Flexible
- $60–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from DuBois to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–160
- Website
- Fullington Tours
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Booking & Getting There
Harrisburg, Pa to Buffalo bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Scranton, Pa station.
Harrisburg, Pa to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg, Pa to Buffalo is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Buffalo.
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