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How to get fromLong Island City to Buffaloby plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Long Island City to Buffalo by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane JFK - BUF
    3h 54m
    $82–480

  2. Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Buffalobus bus Greyhound US0215 / ...
    9h 52m
    $58–253

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Buffalotrain train VIA Rail
    9h 31m
    $113–283

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Buffalobus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    9h 44m
    $73–113

  5. Drive  360.6 mi

    1. Drive from Long Island City to Buffalocar car 360.6 mi
    7h 19m
    $62–89

  6. Line 7 subway to Laguardia Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Court Sq to Flushing-Main Stsubway subway
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LGA - BUF
    4h 17m
    $111–739

  7. Subway, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane EWR - BUF
    4h 24m
    $110–610

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane JFK - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    5h 11m
    $122–604

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane LGA - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    5h 24m
    $156–903

Long Island City to Buffalo by subway, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Long Island City, 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, VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $110–280 and the journey takes 8h 14m.

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