There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to Elmhurst by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, 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
2h 40m$79–630Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0205 / ...
8h 48m$55–251Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
8h 46m$68–142Drive 362.5 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Elmhurstcar 362.5 mi
7h 27m$67–96Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BUF - JFK
3h 41m$81–572Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- 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 train from New York Penn Station to Woodsidetrain
3h 47m$92–564Bus via Woodside (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
8h 49m$55–90Train via Grand Av-Newtown
- Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
10h 40m$66–120
Buffalo to Elmhurst by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Elmhurst is to bus via Woodside which costs $55 - $90 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Elmhurst is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $75 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Woodside via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Buffalo and Elmhurst is 303 miles. The road distance is 364.6 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Elmhurst without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Buffalo to Elmhurst, including transfers.
Buffalo to Elmhurst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Elmhurst is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $75 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 8h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $260 and takes 8h 48m.
Buffalo to Elmhurst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Elmhurst is 365 miles. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Buffalo to Elmhurst.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 8h 27m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Woodside
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $3–5
- Peak
- $3–6
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Buffalo to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $75–120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $75–110
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $60–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–250
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $55–240
- Flexible
- $100–250
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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