5.0
4.0
November 29, 2019 - Solo travel
Trailways NY Pool
5.0
October 17, 2019 - Visiting friends
Megabus
5.0
Cheapest price | $37.74 |
Fastest time | 6h 30m |
Trips per day | 5 |
Bus lines | 4 |
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Based on daily average prices in last 30 days, $56.90 was the low point for bus fares from New York to Buffalo. Buses from Buffalo to New York are similarly priced. Any tickets cheaper than $56.90 could be considered a great deal.
The best way to find cheap deals on bus tickets is by booking as early as possible, since most bus companies increase the price as the travel date approaches. You should book at least 28 days in advance. By doing so, you could save $31.54 on your ticket compared to booking at the last minute.
The bus usually takes around 8 hours and 39 minutes to cover the 292 miles (471 kilometers) from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 30 minutes. The trip is definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable on the bus. It's a good idea to bring water and snacks.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 2:00pm. To see the times for all buses from New York to Buffalo, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 5 scheduled buses that travel from New York to Buffalo every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 4 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from New York to Buffalo; ticket prices start at $85.54.
There are 4 bus lines from New York, New York to Buffalo, New York. With 4 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Adirondack Pool | 1 | 9h 30m | $96.87 |
Greyhound | 4 | 10h 2m | $75.37 |
OurBus | 1 | 7h 26m | $68.30 |
Wanda Coach | 1 | 6h 30m | $37.74 |
Book Adirondack Pool from New York to Buffalo from $97. There are 1 Adirondack Pool schedules from New York to Buffalo and you can expect on average to pay $97 for a Adirondack Pool ticket to Buffalo. In New York, Adirondack Pool departs to Buffalo from Port Authority Bus Station and no other station. In Buffalo, Adirondack Pool arrives at Downtown Term - 181 Ellicott St and no other station. An average trip on Adirondack Pool from New York to Buffalo takes 9 hours and 30 minutes, while the fastest available Adirondack Pool trip will get you to Buffalo in 6 hours and 30 minutes, On weekends, Adirondack Pool offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Buffalo.
Book Greyhound from New York to Buffalo from $63. There are 4 Greyhound schedules from New York to Buffalo and you can expect on average to pay $75 for a Greyhound ticket to Buffalo. In New York, Greyhound departs to Buffalo from Port Authority Bus Station and 1 other station. In Buffalo, Greyhound arrives at Downtown Term - 181 Ellicott St and no other station. An average trip on Greyhound from New York to Buffalo takes 10 hours and 2 minutes, while the fastest available Greyhound trip will get you to Buffalo in 6 hours and 30 minutes, On weekends, Greyhound offers 4 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Buffalo.
Book OurBus from New York to Buffalo from $63. There are 1 OurBus schedules from New York to Buffalo and you can expect on average to pay $68 for a OurBus ticket to Buffalo. In New York, OurBus departs to Buffalo from GW Bridge, Slip 2 - 4211 Broadway and no other station. In Buffalo, OurBus arrives at 4641 Maple Rd and no other station. An average trip on OurBus from New York to Buffalo takes 7 hours and 26 minutes, while the fastest available OurBus trip will get you to Buffalo in 6 hours and 30 minutes, On weekends, OurBus offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Buffalo.
Book Wanda Coach from New York to Buffalo from $38. There are 1 Wanda Coach schedules from New York to Buffalo and you can expect on average to pay $38 for a Wanda Coach ticket to Buffalo. In New York, Wanda Coach departs to Buffalo from 95 Canal St and no other station. In Buffalo, Wanda Coach arrives at 2055 Niagara Falls Blvd and no other station. An average trip on Wanda Coach from New York to Buffalo takes 6 hours and 30 minutes, On weekends, Wanda Coach offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Buffalo.
Buses to Buffalo leave from multiple locations in New York, New York. These are the 4 most popular bus stations:
Buses arrive in Buffalo at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with. These are the main bus stations in Buffalo, New York:
Overall score for buses from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY
(Based on 27 ratings and reviews)
5.0
4.0
November 29, 2019 - Solo travel
Trailways NY Pool
5.0
October 17, 2019 - Visiting friends
Megabus
5.0
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