The cheapest and fastest coaches from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 54 m
Buses per day
48
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £41.
Of the 48 buses that leave New York, NY for Buffalo, NY every day 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 470 km distance in an average of 7 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 5 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for New York, NY to Buffalo, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a flight costs an average of £114.
Distance: 470 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£58 Average Price Cheapest | £114 Average Price | £190 Average Price |
8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
New York, NY to Buffalo, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Buffalo, NY coaches for today, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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+ FlixBus | 13:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 12h00 | 01:30 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 13h55 | 03:25 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 14:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h30 | 22:30 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h50 | 22:50 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 14:20 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h05 | 22:25 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:20 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h10 | 22:30 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 change | |
NYT 810 | 15:00 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h30 | 23:30 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:30 New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 10h00 | 01:30 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:30 New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 11h55 | 03:25 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:05 New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 11h20 | 03:25 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:05 New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 9h25 | 01:30 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 17:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h30 | 01:30 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 18:35 New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 11h10 | 05:45 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 changes | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 18:35 New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 10h50 | 05:25 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 19:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h25 | 03:25 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h45 | 03:45 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
+ FlixBus | 19:20 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 10h25 | 05:45 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 19:20 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 10h05 | 05:25 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 21:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h45 | 05:45 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h25 | 05:25 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:00 New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 13h00 | 10:00 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 changes | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:00 New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 12h40 | 09:40 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:00 New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 14h55 | 12:55 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:00 New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 15h15 | 13:15 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:40 New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 10h20 | 10:00 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:40 New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 10h00 | 09:40 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 23:50 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 9h50 | 09:40 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 23:50 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 10h10 | 10:00 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 change | |
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FlixBus | 01:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h40 | 09:40 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 01:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 9h00 | 10:00 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
NYT 816 | 01:00 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h00 | 09:00 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
+ FlixBus | 03:35 New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 9h20 | 12:55 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 03:35 New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 9h40 | 13:15 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 03:50 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 9h05 | 12:55 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 change | |
![]() | 03:50 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h40 | 12:30 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 04:59 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 7h56 | 12:55 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 04:59 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h16 | 13:15 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:25 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h55 | 15:20 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
NYT 806 | 10:15 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h20 | 18:35 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 10:50 New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 11h40 | 22:30 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 changes | |
undefined · undefined | 10:50 New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 11h35 | 22:25 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:10 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h55 | 20:05 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h00 | 21:00 Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h20 | 21:20 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:05 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 9h20 | 22:25 Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY
Buses from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY run on average 39 times per day, taking around 8h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
There are 19 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:55, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 470 km distance in 8h 5m.
Distance 470 km |
Average bus duration 8h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 8h 5m |
First bus 00:55 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, NJ Transit, Trailways from New York, NY to Buffalo, NYYou can travel by bus between New York, NY to Buffalo, NY with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, NJ Transit, Trailways for as low as £27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: New York, NY to Buffalo, NY coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Buffalo, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in New York, NY and Buffalo, NY
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
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