There are 8 ways to get from South Orange to Buffalo by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best- Take the train from South Orange to Newark Broad Sttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane EWR - BUF
4h 18m$71–477Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark to Buffalobus Adt N816 / ...
9h$56–245Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
10h 1m$113–302Drive 340 mi
- Drive from South Orange to Buffalocar 340 mi
7h 1m$63–90Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Take the train from South Orange to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane JFK - BUF
4h 29m$84–473Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Take the train from South Orange to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LGA - BUF
5h$98–631Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
6h 1m$512–1,657Bus via Buffalo
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalobus FlixBus 2686 / ...
9h 25m$56–115
South Orange to Buffalo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Orange to Buffalo is to bus via Buffalo which costs $55 - $120 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from South Orange to Buffalo is to train and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $70 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from South Orange to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Valley St At 1St St and arriving at Buffalo via Newark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from South Orange to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from South Orange and arriving at Buffalo via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
The distance between South Orange and Buffalo is 309 miles. The road distance is 342 miles.
The best way to get from South Orange to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs $55 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from South Orange to Buffalo, including transfers.
South Orange to Buffalo bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Newark station.
South Orange to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from South Orange to Buffalo is to bus which takes 9h and costs $55 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $310 and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between South Orange, NJ, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from Newark to Buffalo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–240 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $110–290 and the journey takes 8h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from South Orange to Newark Broad St
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–10
Train from South Orange to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
Train from South Orange to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–240
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $55–230
- Flexible
- $100–240
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More Questions & Answers
South Orange to Buffalo bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Buffalo station.
South Orange to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Orange to Buffalo is 342 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from South Orange to Buffalo.
There are 266+ hotels available in Buffalo.


