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How to get fromNew York to Buffalo Central Terminalby train, plane, bus, car, subway, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from New York to Buffalo Central Terminal by train, plane, bus, car, subway, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane JFK - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to William Street & Lewis Streetbus bus
    4h 54m
    $92–529

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New York to Buffalobus bus Adt N816 / ...
    8h 55m
    $64–276

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Buffalotrain train VIA Rail
    8h 20m
    $141–310

  4. Drive 355.1 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Buffalo Central Terminalcar car 355.1 mi
    7h 12m
    $65–94

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane EWR - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to William Street & Lewis Streetbus bus
    4h 58m
    $98–548

  6. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 1 bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to William Street & Lewis Streetbus bus
    5h 20m
    $104–692

  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 59m
    $521–1,673

  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
    6h 20m
    $127–657

  9. Bus via New York Midtown

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Buffalobus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    9h 20m
    $77–124

  10. Train via Walden Avenue & Thruway Transit Center (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    10h 12m
    $145–286

New York to Buffalo Central Terminal by bus and foot

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Buffalo Central Terminal, NY, USA?

VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $110–290 and the journey takes 8h 9m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from New York to Buffalo every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–280 and the journey takes 8h. New York Trailways also services this route twice daily.

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