There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis to Buffalo by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane STL - BUF
6h 11m$124–706Bus 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
16h 35m$84–235Train (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
17h 39m$217–615Drive 736.3 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Buffalocar 736.3 mi
12h 37m$135–195Fly 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
7h 58m$190–944Fly 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
8h 10m$168–546Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Nybus 510
23h 30m$131–351
St. Louis to Buffalo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Buffalo is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $80 - $240 and takes 16h 35m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Buffalo is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Indianapolis, IN, Toledo and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Buffalo via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.
The distance between St. Louis and Buffalo is 701 miles. The road distance is 740.6 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Buffalo without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 16h 35m and costs $80 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from St. Louis to Buffalo, including transfers.
St. Louis to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Buffalo is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $80 - $240 and takes 16h 35m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $650 and takes 17h 39m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, 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 St Louis Bus Station to Buffalo, NY via Indianapolis, IN, Toledo, and Cleveland, OH in around 16h 35m.
- 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
- $130–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
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
- $160–800
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
- $210–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Buffalo is 1h ahead of St. Louis. It is currently 1:42 PM in St. Louis and 2:42 PM in Buffalo.
St. Louis to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Buffalo is 741 miles. It takes approximately 12h 37m to drive from St. Louis to Buffalo.
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