There are 7 ways to get from Newark to Buffalo by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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 Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)EWR - BUF
3h 43m$124–857Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to BuffaloFlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 50m$50–240Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to BuffaloVIA Rail
9h 50m$63–130Drive 346.4 mi
- Drive from Newark to Buffalo346.4 mi
6h 56m$64–92Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)JFK - BUF
4h 21m$148–931Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)LGA - BUF
5h 9m$151–978Train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BuffaloEmpire Service / ...
10h 4m$71–689
Newark to Buffalo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Buffalo is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Buffalo is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $120 - $900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Buffalo. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Buffalo via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Newark and Buffalo is 302 miles. The road distance is 348.5 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $50 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Newark to Buffalo, including transfers.
Newark to Buffalo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Buffalo is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $120 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $240 and takes 7h 50m, you could also train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 9h 50m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.
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- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–900
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,000
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–900
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–950
- 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–11
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- 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
- $5–10
Train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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
- $4–9
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–240
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $55–230
- Flexible
- $100–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Buffalo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Newark to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Buffalo is 348 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Newark to Buffalo.
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