There are 8 ways to get from Plainfield to Buffalo by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Station
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)EWR - BUF
4h 21m$138–880Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark to BuffaloAdt N816 / ...
9h 7m$58–252Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to BuffaloVIA Rail
10h 34m$65–143Drive 342.2 mi
- Drive from Plainfield to Buffalo342.2 mi
7h 7m$63–91Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Station
- 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
5h 7m$150–944Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Station
- 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 53m$153–991Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)PHL - BUF
6h 4m$166–1,714Bus via New York
- Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal113 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to BuffaloFlixBus N2686 / ...
10h 38m$59–124
Plainfield to Buffalo by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plainfield to Buffalo is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Plainfield to Buffalo is to train and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $130 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Plainfield to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from E Front St At Terrill Rd and arriving at Buffalo via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Netherwood and arriving at Buffalo via Newark Penn Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between Plainfield and Buffalo is 314 miles. The road distance is 344.2 miles.
The best way to get from Plainfield to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs $55 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Plainfield to Buffalo, including transfers.
Plainfield to Buffalo bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from E Front St At Terrill Rd station.
Plainfield to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Plainfield to Buffalo is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs $55 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 10h 34m.
What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from Newark to Buffalo twice daily. Tickets cost $55–240 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 25m.
- 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
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- 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
- 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
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–1,100
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–12
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
- +1 888 842-7245
- 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
- +1-718-217-5477
- 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
- 21 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Newark 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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $9–30
- 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
- $50–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Plainfield to Buffalo bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Plainfield to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plainfield to Buffalo is 344 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Plainfield to Buffalo.
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