There are 7 ways to get from University at Buffalo to Long Island by plane, train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
1h 29m$117–638Drive 361.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from University at Buffalo to Brooklyncar 361.4 mi
7h 33m$66–96Train
- Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
9h 22m$146–332Bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to New Yorkbus Adt N813 / ...
10h 44m$67–287Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BUF - JFK
1h 38m$82–378Fly 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
2h 49m$105–399Bus via Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2686 / ...
11h 39m$82–137
University at Buffalo to Long Island by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University at Buffalo to Long Island is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from University at Buffalo to Long Island is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from University at Buffalo to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Flint Circle and arriving at New York via Main Street & University Station and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from University at Buffalo to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Roosevelt Island via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between University at Buffalo and Long Island is 302 miles. The road distance is 363.5 miles.
The best way to get from University at Buffalo to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs $140 - $340.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from University at Buffalo to Long Island, including transfers.
University at Buffalo to Long Island bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Buffalo station.
University at Buffalo to Long Island train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from University at Buffalo to Long Island is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $340 and takes 9h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $290 and takes 10h 44m.
What companies run services between University at Buffalo, 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 4 hours. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from Buffalo to New York Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–290 and the journey takes 8h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Buffalo to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–290
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $110–260
- Business
- $150–270
- Business Plus
- $160–290
- Economy
- $130–270
- Economy Plus
- $140–270
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Island
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Buffalo to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–280
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $60–260
- Flexible
- $110–280
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
University at Buffalo to Long Island bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
University at Buffalo to Long Island train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University at Buffalo to Long Island is 363 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from University at Buffalo to Long Island.
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