There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Manhattan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
3h 21m$77–563Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
8h 30m$50–280Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
8h 27m$60–160Drive 359.6 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Manhattancar 359.6 mi
7h 18m$66–95Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BUF - JFK
3h 22m$92–588Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BUF - EWR
3h 40m$89–548Train via 86 St
- Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
10h 14m$65–119
Buffalo to Manhattan by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Manhattan is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Manhattan is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $75 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buffalo and arriving at New York Midtown. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Buffalo and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Buffalo and Manhattan is 311 miles. The road distance is 361.7 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs $60 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Buffalo to Manhattan, including transfers.
Buffalo to Manhattan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Manhattan is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $75 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 8h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $280 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
American Airlines and Delta 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 $60–160 and the journey takes 8h 27m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
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
- $60–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- 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
- $50–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Buffalo to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–280
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $60–260
- Flexible
- $110–280
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Manhattan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Buffalo to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Manhattan is 362 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Buffalo to Manhattan.
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