There are 6 ways to get from Lake Champlain to Buffalo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Burlington International Airport
best- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)BTV - BUF
6h 13m$164–954Drive 371.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burlington to Buffalo371.4 mi
7h 21m$68–98Train
- Take the train from Burlington to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express
- Take the train from Schenectady to BuffaloEmpire Service / ...
10h 32m$72–136Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal7
- Take the bus from Albany, Ny to Syracuse, Ny254
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
12h 46m$82–224Fly from Plattsburg International Airport
- Fly from Plattsburg International Airport (PBG) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)PBG - BUF
4h 51m$174–775Train, bus
- Take the train from Burlington to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Syracuse
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
16h 14m$92–391
Lake Champlain to Buffalo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Champlain to Buffalo is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Champlain to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $170 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Champlain to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Center Burlington and arriving at Buffalo via Albany, Ny and Syracuse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Champlain to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Burlington and arriving at Buffalo via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
The distance between Lake Champlain and Buffalo is 318 miles. The road distance is 373.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Champlain to Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Lake Champlain to Buffalo, including transfers.
Lake Champlain to Buffalo bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Downtown Transit Center Burlington station.
Lake Champlain to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burlington station.
The best way to get from Lake Champlain to Buffalo is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $160 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 10h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $230 and takes 12h 46m.
What companies run services between Lake Champlain, VT, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burlington to Buffalo via Schenectady in around 10h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Plattsburg International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Plattsburg International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles, Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–950
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Plattsburg International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burlington to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $32–37
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Burlington to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $22–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $16–80
- Business - advance purchase
- $23–130
- Business Class
- $35–210
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $50–100
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $50–85
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- info@vttranslines.com
- Website
- vttranslines.com
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- https://vttranslines.com
- Book at
- https://vttranslines.com/buy-tickets-now/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany, Ny to Syracuse, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–90
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–95
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–90
- Flexible
- $55–95
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–220
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $50–210
- Flexible
- $90–220
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Albany, Ny to Syracuse, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albany, Ny to Syracuse, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Champlain to Buffalo bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal station.
Lake Champlain to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Champlain to Buffalo is 374 miles. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Lake Champlain to Buffalo.
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