There are 9 ways to get from Hempstead to Buffalo by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane JFK - BUF
4h 30m$129–846Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Buffalobus FlixBus 2686 / ...
11h 21m$54–102Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
10h 5m$67–134Bus via Jamaica
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Buffalobus Greyhound US0215 / ...
10h 50m$63–262Drive 380.2 mi
- Drive from Hempstead to Buffalocar 380.2 mi
7h 41m$70–101Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LGA - BUF
4h 49m$143–990Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Take the train from Mineola to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane EWR - BUF
5h 8m$132–870Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester, bus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NYbus
6h 27m$889–4,101Fly Laguardia Airport to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NYbus
6h 50m$283–695
Hempstead to Buffalo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Buffalo is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Buffalo is to train and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $120 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Bus Station and arriving at Buffalo via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Mineola and arriving at Buffalo via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
The distance between Hempstead and Buffalo is 327 miles. The road distance is 382.4 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 10h 5m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Hempstead to Buffalo, including transfers.
Hempstead to Buffalo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Hempstead to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Buffalo is to train which takes 10h 5m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via Jamaica, which costs $60 - $270 and takes 10h 50m.
What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 25m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Buffalo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 8h 40m. Trailways also services this route once daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–950
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–800
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–950
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Hempstead to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Mineola to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–10
- Peak
- $8–14
- 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
- $75–110
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $60–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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
- $65–130
- 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
- $55–250
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $55–240
- Flexible
- $100–250
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hempstead to Buffalo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Hempstead to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Buffalo is 382 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Hempstead to Buffalo.
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