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

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

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    2. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway subway
    3h 35m
    $75–485

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 17m
    $240–380

  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, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    3h 41m
    $56–290

  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 49m
    $64–321

  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 45m
    $123–696

  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
    5h 16m
    $84–1,016

  9. Train via 86 St

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    9h 16m
    $121–284

Buffalo to Manhattan by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $240–380 and the journey takes 8h 17m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Buffalo to New York Midtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 8h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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