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Omio recommends booking the coach 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 an average ticket price of £111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £111, while a flight costs an average of £440.
Distance: 868 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£111 Average Price Cheapest | £239 Average Price | £440 Average Price | £105 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 37m Average total duration 21h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 47m Average total duration 22h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.2kg 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.
Compare the available ways to get from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY:
A coach is £128 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY costing on average £239.
A coach is £329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY costing on average £440.
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Coach takes on average 21h 37m.
Train takes on average 22h 47m.
Tickets start at around £111 compared to roughly £105 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£6. The journey takes 21h 7m versus 9h 50m 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.
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.
How to get to Buffalo, NY from Charlotte, NC by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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The most popular day trips by bus from Buffalo, NY are Niagara Falls, ON and Toronto, ON. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Buffalo, NY on Omio.
Niagara Falls, Ontario, is best known for its dramatic waterfalls and lively tourist district beside the river. It mixes classic viewpoints and parks with entertainment, casinos and easy access to nearby wine country.
Toronto is Canada’s largest city, known for its skyline, cultural mix and varied food scene. On Lake Ontario, it combines modern towers with lively neighbourhoods, museums and the CN Tower.
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY:
A coach is £128 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY costing on average £239.
A coach is £329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY costing on average £440.
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Coach takes on average 21h 37m.
Train takes on average 22h 47m.
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.
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