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How to get fromElma to Manhattanby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Elma to Manhattan by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)planeBUF - JFK
    2h 23m
    $119–500

  2. Drive 347.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elma to Manhattancar347.9 mi
    7h 2m
    $64–92

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to New York MidtownbusFlixBus 2686 / ...
    8h 18m
    $86–162

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainEmpire Service / ...
    8h 23m
    $98–244

  5. Fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeBUF - LGA
    2h 31m
    $104–455

  6. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeBUF - EWR
    2h 48m
    $116–460

  7. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New YorkbusAdt N809
    8h 38m
    $85–172

  8. Train via 86 St

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn StationtrainVIA Rail
    10h 13m
    $92–157

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

JetBlue Airways and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to New York Midtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 8h.

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