There are 7 ways to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Buffalo by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane RIC - BUF
4h 1m$99–601Drive 455.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Buffalocar 455.8 mi
9h 50m$84–121Bus, train
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Buffalotrain
15h 53m$226–475Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalobus FlixBus 2686 / ...
16h 55m$105–215Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Buffalo455.8 mi
9h 50mBus via Washington
- Take the bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York to Buffalobus
18h 4m$155–485Train, bus
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Nybus 510
23h 39m$165–460
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Buffalo by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Buffalo is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Ric Airport and arriving at Buffalo via Richmond and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.
The distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Buffalo is 398 miles. The road distance is 458.5 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Buffalo without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 53m and costs $220 - $480.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Buffalo, including transfers.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 16h 55m.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) to Buffalo is 458 miles. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Buffalo.
What companies run services between Richmond Airport (RIC), USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ric Airport to Buffalo via Broad + 17Th, Richmond, and Newark Penn Station in around 16h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–29
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Buffalo
- Saver
- $60–260
- Flexible
- $110–280
Bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Ny
- Saver
- $45–180
- Flexible
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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