What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Buffalo?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Buffalo is to bus which costs $150 - $290 and takes 23h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Buffalo?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Buffalo is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $160 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Buffalo via St Louis Bus Station, S Grant Ave & E Mound St and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Kansas City and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Buffalo station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Buffalo Depew Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Buffalo?

The distance between Kansas City and Buffalo is 905 miles. The road distance is 982.4 miles.

How do I travel from Kansas City to Buffalo without a car?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Buffalo without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 55m and costs $160 - $400.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Buffalo?

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Kansas City to Buffalo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Buffalo bus from?

Kansas City to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Buffalo train from?

Kansas City to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.

Train, bus or fly from Kansas City to Buffalo?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Buffalo is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $160 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 20h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 23h 34m.

Where does the Kansas City to Buffalo bus arrive?

Kansas City to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Kansas City and Buffalo?

Buffalo is 1h ahead of Kansas City. It is currently 11:31 AM in Kansas City and 12:31 PM in Buffalo.

Where does the Kansas City to Buffalo train arrive?

Kansas City to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Buffalo?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Buffalo is 982 miles. It takes approximately 16h 40m to drive from Kansas City to Buffalo.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kansas City to Buffalo?

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Where can I stay near Buffalo?

There are 256+ hotels available in Buffalo.

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Buffalo by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MCI - BUF
6h 51m
$161–853
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus
3. Take the bus from Columbus to Buffalobus
23h 34m
$150–284
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
19h 55m
$163–393
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
20h 45m
$249–567
Drive 976.7 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Buffalocar 976.7 mi
16h 40m
$179–258
Fly to Rochester, bus
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Rochester (ROC)plane MCI - ROC
2. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
8h 15m
$258–1,244

Kansas City to Buffalo by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

19h 55mAverage Duration

$163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 900.2 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Court Street & Pearl Street via Chicago Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station, Dick Road & AMTRAK Station, and Walden Avenue & Thruway Transit Center in around 20h 45m.

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