There are 7 ways to get from Scranton to Buffalo by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Scranton to BuffaloFlixBus 2685 / ...
5h 40m$40–90Bus, train
- Take the bus from Scranton to Syracuse Bus StationFlixBus 2686 / ...
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to BuffaloEmpire Service / ...
6h 21m$55–128Drive 238.1 mi
- Drive from Scranton to Buffalo238.1 mi
5h 2m$44–63Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)AVP - BUF
4h 53m$234–1,251Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Station
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)EWR - BUF
5h 44m$164–894Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Scranton, PA to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)LGA - BUF
6h 41m$161–985Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Scranton to New York Midtown
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)JFK - BUF
6h 41m$162–892
Scranton to Buffalo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scranton to Buffalo is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Scranton to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $230 - $1,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Scranton and arriving at Buffalo. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Scranton and Buffalo is 296 miles. The road distance is 239.5 miles.
The best way to get from Scranton to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $40 - $90.
The bus from Scranton to Buffalo takes 5h 40m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Scranton to Buffalo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Scranton station.
The best way to get from Scranton to Buffalo is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $230 - $1,300 and takes 4h 53m.
Scranton to Buffalo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to Buffalo is 239 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Scranton to Buffalo.
What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Scranton to Buffalo 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 4 hours.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,200
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,500
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–900
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,500
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,500
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–900
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $26–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–75
- 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 Scranton to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Scranton, PA to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Scranton, PA to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
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