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How to get fromSan Jose to Buffaloby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Buffalo by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SJC - BUF
    8h 31m
    $294–1,232

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SFO - BUF
    9h 39m
    $278–1,049

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2d 15h
    $420–853

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    2d 19h
    $938–2,122

  5. Drive 2,670.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Buffalocar car 2,670.9 mi
    42h 9m
    $488–705

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane OAK - BUF
    9h 16m
    $321–1,241

  7. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MRY - BUF
    11h 52m
    $355–1,289

San Jose to Buffalo by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,303.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Buffalo, NY via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago, and Cleveland, OH in around 2d 15h.

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