There are 5 ways to get from Research Triangle to Buffalo by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)RDU - BUF
2h 35m$196–1,140Drive 583.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Research Triangle to Buffalo583.4 mi
12h 53m$107–154Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Newark Penn StationGreyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to BuffaloFlixBus N2686 / ...
19h 22m$122–234Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationCarolinian
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BuffaloEmpire Service / ...
20h 53m$230–636Train, bus
- Take the train from Cary to Pittsburgh Amtrak StationFloridian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh to BuffaloFab510
26h 30m$140–472
Research Triangle to Buffalo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Buffalo is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 12h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Buffalo is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $190 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at Buffalo via Wilmington St at Morgan St, Raleigh Bus Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 22m.
The distance between Research Triangle and Buffalo is 503 miles. The road distance is 586.8 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 19h 22m and costs $120 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Research Triangle to Buffalo, including transfers.
Research Triangle to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Buffalo is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $190 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 19h 22m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $650 and takes 20h 53m.
Research Triangle to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Buffalo is 587 miles. It takes approximately 12h 53m to drive from Research Triangle to Buffalo.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Buffalo via GoRaleigh Station, Wilmington St at Morgan St, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 19h 22m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,300
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,200
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–440
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
Train from Cary to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Website
- https://www.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/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from Pittsburgh to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Pittsburgh to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $40–170
- Flexible
- $80–180
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