There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane BUF - AUS
7h 15m$217–1,130Bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
37h 34m$255–498Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain Texas Eagle
41h 33m$399–1,004Drive 1,547.6 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Austincar 1,547.6 mi
25h 26m$283–408Bus to Rochester, fly
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane ROC - AUS
8h 39m$218–947
Buffalo to Austin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Austin is to bus which costs $250 - $500 and takes 37h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Austin is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $210 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Austin. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at 400 Cesar Chavez/Trinity via Cleveland Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Austin. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Austin via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 33m.
The distance between Buffalo and Austin is 1391 miles. The road distance is 1556.6 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 37h 34m and costs $250 - $500.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Buffalo to Austin, including transfers.
Buffalo to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Austin is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $210 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $500 and takes 37h 34m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $1,000 and takes 41h 33m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to 400 Cesar Chavez/Trinity via Cleveland Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 37h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Rochester to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Rochester to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Rochester to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Rochester to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Austin is 1h behind Buffalo. It is currently 2:28 PM in Buffalo and 1:28 PM in Austin.
Buffalo to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Austin is 1557 miles. It takes approximately 25h 26m to drive from Buffalo to Austin.
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