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

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There are 10 ways to get from Buffalo to Midtown Manhattan by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 14m
    $84–581

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    8h 30m
    $60–280

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    8h 45m
    $102–228

  4. Drive 358.1 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Midtown Manhattancar car 358.1 mi
    7h 14m
    $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 23m
    $83–490

  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 45m
    $89–499

  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 14m
    $280–698

  8. Bus to Rochester, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ROC - EWR
    4h 52m
    $210–626

  9. Bus via Scranton

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0215
    2. Take the bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Wilkes-Barre
    9h 20m
    $72–135

  10. Train via Penn Station

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    10h 16m
    $67–121

Buffalo to Midtown Manhattan by bus

Calendar106Weekly Buses
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Buffalo to New York Midtown every 3 hours. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Trailways also services this route 5 times a day.

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