There are 7 ways to get from New York to Buffalo Airport (BUF) by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane JFK - BUF
2h 52m$84–468Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
8h 15m$60–270Train, bus
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus Adt N806 / ...
9h 14m$119–302Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New York to Buffalo-BUF352.6 mi
7h 12mDrive 352.6 mi
- Drive from New York to Buffalo Airport (BUF)car 352.6 mi
7h 12m$65–93Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- 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
2h 56m$90–487Fly from Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LGA - BUF
3h 18m$96–611
New York to Buffalo Airport (BUF) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York to Buffalo Airport (BUF) is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from New York to Buffalo Airport (BUF) is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $80 - $470.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between New York and Buffalo Airport (BUF) is 318 miles. The road distance is 354.6 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Buffalo Airport (BUF) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $60 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from New York to Buffalo Airport (BUF), including transfers.
New York to Buffalo Airport (BUF) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
The best way to get from New York to Buffalo Airport (BUF) is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $80 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $270 and takes 8h 15m.
New York to Buffalo Airport (BUF) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo Niagara International Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Buffalo Airport (BUF) is 355 miles. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from New York to Buffalo Airport (BUF).
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Buffalo Airport (BUF), USA?
JetBlue Airways and Delta fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Buffalo Niagara International Airport hourly. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Trailways also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–270
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–230
- Business
- $140–260
- Business Plus
- $150–270
- Economy
- $110–240
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- 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
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York Midtown to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Saver
- $60–260
- Flexible
- $100–270
Bus from Rochester to Buffalo
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–40
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New York to Buffalo-BUF
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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