There are 9 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)JFK - BUF
4h 17m$138–898Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from New York Midtown to BuffaloFlixBus N2686 / ...
8h 41m$50–120Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to BuffaloVIA Rail
8h 48m$60–120Drive 358.4 mi
- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo358.4 mi
7h 13m$66–95Fly Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)LGA - BUF
4h 26m$142–947Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal B
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)EWR - BUF
4h 41mBus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester, bus
- Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal B
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)EWR - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY
6h 33mFly Laguardia Airport to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)LGA - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY
6h 29m$182–602Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to BuffaloGreyhound US0215 / ...
8h 56m$50–120
Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo is to bus which costs $50 - $120 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $130 - $900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Buffalo. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at Buffalo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Buffalo is 328 miles. The road distance is 360.5 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 8h 41m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo, including transfers.
Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $130 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 8h 41m, you could also train, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
JetBlue Airways and Delta fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Buffalo every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 8h 16m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $75–120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $75–100
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $60–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- olympia@coachusa.com
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Bryant Park to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Book at
- https://www.coachusa.com/airport-transportation
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo is 360 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Buffalo.
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