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Compare train, coach and flight for Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £76, and a flight costs an average of £225.
Distance: 868 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£220 Average Price | £140 Average Price Cheapest | £324 Average Price |
22h 36m Average total duration 22h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 14m Average total duration 21h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY
How to get to Buffalo, NY from Charlotte, NC by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixBus21:2521h05Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)18:30Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal£1041One-way2 changes
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FlixBus21:2521h05Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)18:30Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal£1041One-way2 changes
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FlixBus21:2521h05Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)18:30Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal£1041One-way2 changes
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80 Carolinian · 63 Maple Leaf6:4532h55Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC15:40Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY£2001One-way1 change
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FlixBus21:2521h25Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)18:50Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center£1041One-way2 changes
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FlixBus18:0522h35Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)16:40Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal£1051One-way1 change
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FlixBus18:0522h55Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)17:00Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center£1051One-way1 change
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FAQs: Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY
Travel to Buffalo, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY.

This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY:
A coach is £80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY costing on average £220.
A coach is £184 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY costing on average £324.
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Coach takes on average 21h 44m.
Train takes on average 22h 6m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 15 coaches per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlotte, NC and Buffalo, NY as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
- Coaches mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
- Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Buffalo, NY by coach.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, United to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
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