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

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

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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
    3h 16m
    $79–531

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    8h 25m
    $55–250

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    8h 27m
    $110–260

  4. Drive 359.6 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Manhattancar car 359.6 mi
    7h 18m
    $66–95

  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
    3h 17m
    $80–476

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

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BUF - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3h 20m
    $86–476

  7. Bus to Rochester, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    4h 41m
    $391–799

  8. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BUF - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    4h 56m
    $96–1,181

  9. Train via 86 St

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    10h 14m
    $66–120

Buffalo to Manhattan by bus

Calendar126Weekly Buses
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Buffalo to New York Midtown every 2 hours. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 8h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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