Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioned
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£49
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£67
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
7 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
8 h 9 m
Buses on 12 Sept
27
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £49.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 27 buses from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY, including 23 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 470 km distance in an average of 8 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ADT N805 · ADT N947 · ADT N823
ADT N809
ADT N809
ADT N813
ADT N813

FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, while a flight costs an average of £135.
Distance: 470 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£49 Average Price Cheapest | £88 Average Price | £135 Average Price | £82 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY:
A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY costing on average £88.
A coach is £85 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY costing on average £135.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 5m.
Coach takes on average 8h 14m.
Tickets start at around £49 compared to roughly £82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £33. The journey takes 8h 14m versus 6h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways, Infobus, Trailways.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Buffalo, NY to New York, NY coaches for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:20 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h45 | 2:05 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:45 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h05 | 4:50 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h35 | 6:35 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:20 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 8h15 | 6:35 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:00 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h35 | 7:35 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
ADT N813 | 23:15 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 7h55 | 7:10 New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:20 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 8h15 | 7:35 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 12 September | |||||
![]() | 0:55 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h15 | 9:10 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h45 | 12:15 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 8h25 | 12:15 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h40 | 14:10 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 8h25 | 14:10 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
ADT N805 · ADT N947 · ADT N823 | 6:00 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 11h00 | 17:00 New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 2 changes | |
ADT N805 | 6:00 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h25 | 14:25 New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 8:20 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 10h25 | 18:45 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 changes | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 11h40 | 20:00 New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2 changes | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 14h40 | 23:00 New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 9:00 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h45 | 17:45 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 8h25 | 17:45 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h50 | 19:20 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 8h30 | 19:20 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
ADT N809 | 11:35 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h35 | 20:10 New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
ADT N809 | 11:50 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 8h20 | 20:10 New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h50 | 21:35 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:05 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 8h30 | 21:35 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:45 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h40 | 23:25 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:40 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 8h40 | 0:20 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY run on average 23 times per day, taking around 8h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
There are 22 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 470 km distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 470 km |
Average bus duration 8h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 0:45 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Most Buffalo, NY to New York, NY buses use the Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center to New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. station pair, with some services arriving at New York, Port Authority Bus Station. Use this guide to compare Buffalo, NY and New York, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Free WiFi is available in the station. ATMs are aTM services are available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
Available at Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center: Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Buffalo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack bar available inside the station.
Free wifi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Buffalo.
Available at Buffalo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Buffalo: Station is wheelchair accessible.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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