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How to get fromNew York to Buffaloby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from New York to Buffalo by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane JFK - BUF
    4h 7m
    $89–506

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from New York to Buffalobus bus Adt N806 / ...
    8h 20m
    $55–95

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Buffalotrain train Empire Service / ...
    8h 35m
    $110–290

  4. Drive 356.1 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Buffalocar car 356.1 mi
    7h 13m
    $65–94

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane EWR - BUF
    4h 11m
    $96–535

  6. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq 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 31m
    $101–639

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane EWR - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    5h 34m
    $519–1,670

  8. 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 49m
    $134–754

  9. Bus via Corning (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Corningbus bus Greyhound US0205
    2. Take the bus from Corning to Buffalobus bus Greyhound US0205
    9h 55m
    $59–115

New York to Buffalo by bus

Calendar96Weekly Buses
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 326.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between New York, 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 3 hours. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from New York to Buffalo every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–240 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours.

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