There are 7 ways to get from Tonawanda to Long Island by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
1h 44m$117–535Bus via Elmwood Avenue & Hutch Tech High School
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0205 / ...
10h 44m$62–257Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
8h 44m$115–158Train
- Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
9h 30m$161–339Drive 366.4 mi
- Drive from Tonawanda to Brooklyncar 366.4 mi
7h 40m$67–97Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BUF - JFK
1h 46m$87–325Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, subway
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BUF - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway
3h 3m$112–367
Tonawanda to Long Island by bus, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tonawanda to Long Island is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Tonawanda to Long Island is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Tonawanda to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Buffalo Niagara International Airport and arriving at New York Midtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Tonawanda to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Tonawanda and Long Island is 306 miles. The road distance is 368.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tonawanda to Long Island without a car is to bus which takes 8h 44m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Tonawanda to Long Island, including transfers.
Tonawanda to Long Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Buffalo Niagara International Airport station.
Tonawanda to Long Island train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Tonawanda to Long Island is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 8h 44m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Tonawanda, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to New York Midtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Buffalo to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $110–260
- Business
- $150–270
- Business Plus
- $160–280
- Economy
- $120–260
- Economy Plus
- $140–270
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Island
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–250
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $55–240
- Flexible
- $100–250
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Booking & Getting There
Tonawanda to Long Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Tonawanda to Long Island train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tonawanda to Long Island is 369 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Tonawanda to Long Island.
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