The cheapest and fastest coaches from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
7 h 10 m
Average duration
7 h 36 m
Buses per day
59
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 $82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $55.
Of the 59 buses that leave New York, NY for Buffalo, NY every day 31 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 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 55 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.
Toronto Charter Buses 4195559 MC-16176076:30 AM7h10New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street1:40 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$551One-way0 changes
Toronto Charter Buses 4195559 MC-16176076:30 AM7h35New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street2:05 PMAmherst, Bus Stop Buffalo (Maple Road Gulf Station), NY$551One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:00 AM8h30New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.5:30 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$701One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:00 AM8h50New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.5:50 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$701One-way0 changes
10:50 PM8h40New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY7:30 AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$721One-way0 changes
Toronto Charter Buses 4195559 MC-16176076:30 AM7h10New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street1:40 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$551One-way0 changes
Toronto Charter Buses 4195559 MC-16176076:30 AM7h35New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street2:05 PMAmherst, Bus Stop Buffalo (Maple Road Gulf Station), NY$551One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:00 AM7h35New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.6:35 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$781One-way0 changes
ADT N8168:00 PM7h45New York, NY3:45 AMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$851One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:00 AM7h55New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.6:55 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$781One-way0 changes
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 $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 11m. 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 $46, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 470 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$74 Average Price Cheapest | $163 Average Price | $225 Average Price |
7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m 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, Friday, 1 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 10:15 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 14h40 | 12:55 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 3 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 10:15 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 14h20 | 12:35 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 3 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 9h35 | 8:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 7h35 | 6:35 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 7h55 | 6:55 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 9h15 | 8:15 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 change | |
undefined · undefined | 11:55 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 10h40 | 10:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h15 | 8:15 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h35 | 8:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 1:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 11h20 | 12:55 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 2 changes | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 1:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 11h00 | 12:35 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h25 | 10:25 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h45 | 10:45 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
undefined · undefined | 2:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 22h40 | 12:45 PM Buffalo, NY | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 2:20 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 10h15 | 12:35 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 2:20 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 10h35 | 12:55 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h55 | 12:55 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h35 | 12:35 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
ADT N814 · ADT N816 | 5:15 PM New York, NY | 10h30 | 3:45 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 change | |
ADT N814 · ADT N816 | 5:15 PM New York, NY | 10h45 | 4:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 6:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 10h40 | 4:40 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 6:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 11h00 | 5:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 10h30 | 5:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 10h10 | 4:40 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 6:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 10h10 | 5:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 6:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 9h50 | 4:40 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 change | |
ADT N816 | 8:00 PM New York, NY | 8h00 | 4:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
+ FlixBus | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 11h55 | 7:55 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h40 | 4:40 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
+ FlixBus | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 12h15 | 8:15 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 change | |
ADT N816 | 8:00 PM New York, NY | 7h45 | 3:45 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 9h00 | 5:00 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h05 | 6:05 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h25 | 6:25 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h40 | 7:30 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
+ FlixBus | 10:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 9h05 | 7:55 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 7h56 | 7:55 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h16 | 8:15 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday, 2 May | |||||
![]() | 1:25 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h55 | 10:20 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
ADT N806 | 5:15 AM New York, NY | 8h05 | 1:20 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
ADT N806 | 5:15 AM New York, NY | 8h20 | 1:35 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
+ FlixBus | 5:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 11h10 | 5:00 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 5:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 10h50 | 4:40 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:10 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h55 | 3:05 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
Toronto Charter Buses 4195559 MC-1617607 | 6:30 AM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 7h10 | 1:40 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
Toronto Charter Buses 4195559 MC-1617607 | 6:30 AM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 7h35 | 2:05 PM Amherst, Bus Stop Buffalo (Maple Road Gulf Station), NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h40 | 4:40 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 9h00 | 5:00 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 8:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 9h30 | 5:30 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 9h20 | 5:25 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h30 | 5:30 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h50 | 5:50 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 9:20 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h05 | 5:25 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h10 | 5:30 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 9h20 | 6:50 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 9h00 | 6:30 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 1 change | |
ADT N810 | 10:00 AM New York, NY | 8h30 | 6:30 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h50 | 6:50 PM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h30 | 6:30 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 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 43 times per day, taking around 7h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 if you book in advance.
There are 21 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 10m.
Distance 470 km |
Average bus duration 7h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 |
Buses per day 43 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 7h 10m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways, 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, Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways, NJ Transit, Trailways for as low as $46. 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.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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



