There are 5 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Buffalo by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane PHL - BUF
3h 52m$115–782Drive 343.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Buffalocar 343.6 mi
7h 10m$63–91Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalobus FlixBus 2686 / ...
10h 45m$72–144Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Buffalotrain Empire Service / ...
11h 15m$163–893Bus via Scranton (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0340s
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Buffalobus Greyhound US0205 / ...
12h 10m$63–123
Pennsylvania to Buffalo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to Buffalo is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to Buffalo is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $110 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Buffalo via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall and arriving at Buffalo via 30th Street Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Buffalo is 303 miles. The road distance is 345.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Pennsylvania to Buffalo, including transfers.
Pennsylvania to Buffalo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Pennsylvania to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Buffalo is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $110 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 10h 45m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $900 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Buffalo via Newark Penn Station in around 10h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Pennsylvania to Buffalo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Pennsylvania to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania to Buffalo is 346 miles. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Pennsylvania to Buffalo.
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