Question 1

What company has the most buses from Buffalo to New York?

Accepted Answer

Greyhound offers 19 trips per day between Buffalo and New York City, which is the most of three bus companies driving between these two cities. For comparison, Megabus has 5 trips per day, and Trailways Pool has 4 trips per day, and OurBus has 1 trip per day. The average travel time on Greyhound is approximately 9 hours and 10 minutes, and tickets are about $61 each.

Question 2

Is there a train from Buffalo to New York City?

Accepted Answer

Amtrak Empire Service and Amtrak Maple Leaf both offer direct trains from Buffalo to New York City. The Empire Service makes 2 daily trips, averaging 8 hours and 17 minutes and about $75 per ticket. The Maple Leaf makes 1 daily trip, averaging 9 hours of travel time, with tickets also costing around $75. The first train of the day departs Buffalo at 4:00 a.m., and the last train of the day leaves at 12:00 p.m.

Question 3

What is the best way to get from Buffalo to New York?

Accepted Answer

Traveling by bus and train between Buffalo and New York City each has its advantages. Buses are slightly cheaper, with tickets costing about $49 (versus $61 on the train). There are also more buses that drive this route every day, meaning you have far more options. That said, trains tend to be more comfortable, and have a faster average travel time than most bus companies for this route.

Question 4

Other ways to get from Buffalo to New York

Accepted Answer

There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Buffalo to New York.

Question 5

What is the busiest day of the week to travel by bus?

Accepted Answer

Because many passengers travel from Buffalo to New York at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, 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.

Question 6

What bus companies travel from Buffalo to New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 5 bus lines from Buffalo to New York available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 8 daily trips, FlixBus US usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

Question 7

How much is a bus ticket from Buffalo to New York?

Accepted Answer

Bus tickets for a trip from Buffalo to New York cost $24.47 on average. Tickets cheaper than $24.47 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Question 8

How many buses are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are 22 scheduled buses that travel from Buffalo to New York every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 18 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 Buffalo to New York; ticket prices start at $61.00.

Question 9

How long is the bus ride from Buffalo to New York?

Accepted Answer

The bus takes an average of 9 hours and 12 minutes to cover the 292 miles from Buffalo to New York. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Question 10

When do the earliest and latest buses leave Buffalo?

Accepted Answer

The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Buffalo to New York, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Question 11

Get around town with Moovit

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Question 12

Where does the bus arrive in New York?

Accepted Answer

Buses arrive in New York at 9 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

Question 13

Where does the bus leave from in Buffalo?

Accepted Answer

Buses to New York leave from 3 stations in Buffalo.

Question 14

Prices as travel date approaches

Accepted Answer

Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 29 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $26.75 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.

Question 15

Average prices by travel date

Accepted Answer

If you're planning to travel by bus from Buffalo to New York in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from to . The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on .
If you’re looking to travel to New York this week, bus tickets are available starting at .

Question 16

Monthly average prices

Accepted Answer

Taking the bus from Buffalo to New York is usually cheapest in , when the average ticket price is only . If you're planning to take the bus from Buffalo to New York during , keep in mind that bus ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of . However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.

Question 17

Need a return trip from New York to Buffalo?

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Question 18

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

Accepted Answer

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.