There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo to Harlem by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
3h 36m$75–490Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 2 subway
cheapest- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BUF - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 125 Stsubway
3h 52m$59–314Train via Ossining
- Take the train from Buffalo to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain Hudson
8h 34m$117–283Bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to New Yorkbus Adt N813 / ...
8h 39m$65–281Drive 360.7 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Harlemcar 360.7 mi
7h 15m$66–96Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 2 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-Penn Station to 125 Stsubway
3h 59m$66–323Bus to Rochester, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
4h 49m$117–650Bus via 125 St (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2686 / ...
9h$72–106Train
- Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
9h 20m$119–280
Buffalo to Harlem by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Harlem is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Harlem is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $75 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Harlem. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Broadway/W 105 St via W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Harlem. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem via Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Buffalo and Harlem is 313 miles. The road distance is 362.8 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Harlem without a car is to train via Ossining which takes 8h 34m and costs $110 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Buffalo to Harlem, including transfers.
Buffalo to Harlem bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Harlem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Harlem is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $75 - $490. Alternatively, you can train via Ossining, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 8h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $290 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Harlem, NY, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to 125th Street - Harlem via Croton-Harmon in around 8h 34m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Buffalo to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–280
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $60–260
- Flexible
- $110–280
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Booking & Getting There
Buffalo to Harlem bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Buffalo to Harlem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Harlem is 363 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Buffalo to Harlem.
There are 3599+ hotels available in Harlem.