There are 8 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Buffalo by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, or train
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Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane STL - BUF
4h 20m$145–762Bus via Indianapolis
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
17h 40m$87–244Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
19h 10m$264–682Drive 745.6 mi
- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Buffalocar 745.6 mi
12h 49m$137–197Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane STL - YYZ
- Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airport
5h 22m$173–568Fly to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Rochester (ROC)plane STL - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
6h 17m$196–883Fly to Toronto Island Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane STL - YTZ
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
8h 45m$517–1,116Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Nybus 510
24h 16m$138–372
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Buffalo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Buffalo is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $85 - $250 and takes 17h 40m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Buffalo, NY via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN, Toledo and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station and arriving at Buffalo via St. Louis, Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Buffalo is 691 miles. The road distance is 750 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Buffalo without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 17h 40m and costs $85 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Buffalo, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 17h 40m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $700 and takes 19h 10m.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Louis to Buffalo, NY via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN, Toledo, and Cleveland, OH in around 17h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Rochester via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Toronto Island Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Toronto Island Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Rochester via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Rochester via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–170
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $29–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–100
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 905 374 8111
- [email protected]
- Website
- niagaraairbus.com
Shuttle from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Website
- https://www.niagaraairbus.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $45–180
- Flexible
- $80–190
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Buffalo is 1h ahead of St. Louis Airport (STL). It is currently 1:08 AM in St. Louis Airport (STL) and 2:08 AM in Buffalo.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Buffalo is 750 miles. It takes approximately 12h 49m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Buffalo.
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