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How to get fromBuffalo to Long Islandby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, bus (Flixbus) or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo to Long Island by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    2h 37m
    $74–560

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0205 / ...
    8h 20m
    $56–110

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    8h 50m
    $69–127

  4. Drive 360.7 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Brooklyncar car 360.7 mi
    7h 25m
    $66–96

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    2h 44m
    $74–570

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BUF - EWR
    4h 1m
    $87–551

  7. Bus to Rochester, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ROC - JFK
    4h 40m
    $874–4,135

  8. Bus via Roosevelt Island (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    8h 54m
    $56–100

  9. Train via Queens Plaza

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    10h 25m
    $67–122

Buffalo to Long Island by bus and subway

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Trailways also services this route 3 times a day.

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