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How to get fromRaleigh to Buffaloby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Buffalo by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane RDU - BUF
    6h 16m
    $128–260

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane RDU - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus bus
    8h 42m
    $72–366

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalobus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    19h 15m
    $141–241

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    23h
    $505–918

  5. Drive  586.4 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Buffalocar car 586.4 mi
    13h 3m
    $107–155

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane RDU - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    6h 8m
    $162–844

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane CLT - BUF
    8h 14m
    $206–780

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Nybus bus 510
    23h 13m
    $372–692

Raleigh to Buffalo by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration19h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 510.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Buffalo via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 19h 15m.

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