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What is the best way to travel from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Buffalo, NY from Philadelphia. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
9h 45m
$64
$67
44
Flight
3h 49m
$97
$262
21

What is the cheapest way to reach Buffalo, NY from Philadelphia?

You can get to Buffalo, NY with just $64 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Thursday
Friday
Saturday
from $64
Sunday
from $106
Monday
from $70
Tuesday
Wednesday
from $67

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    6:30 AM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $64
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    JFK & Broad
    5:00 AM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $64
  • FlixBus
    12h 0m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Philadelphia
    JFK & Broad
    8:15 AM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $64
  • Greyhound US
    12h 25m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Philadelphia
    Convention Center
    12:45 AM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $64
  • Greyhound US
    12h 30m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    Convention Center
    7:30 AM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $64

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    5h 40m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    11:10 AM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $106
  • JetBlue Airways
    7h 0m
    0
    10:24 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    5:24 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $200
  • American Airlines
    25h 42m
    0
    9:13 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    10:55 AM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from $318
  • United Airlines
    3h 49m
    0
    10:33 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    2:22 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $463
  • Skyscanner
    3h 49m
    0
    10:33 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    2:22 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $758

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    5:00 AM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $70
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    8:15 AM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $70
  • FlixBus
    12h 10m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Philadelphia
    IRS Building
    10:45 PM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $70
  • Greyhound US
    11h 30m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    IRS Building
    7:30 AM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $70
  • Greyhound US
    12h 5m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    5:25 PM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $71
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    8h 15m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    2:15 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $97
  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 45m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    2:15 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $99
  • JetBlue Airways
    4h 55m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    10:55 AM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $141
  • JetBlue Airways
    7h 0m
    0
    10:24 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    5:24 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $141
  • Frontier Airlines
    12h 44m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    8:44 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $245

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    12h 25m
    0
    3:55 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    4:20 PM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $67
  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    8:30 PM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $67
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    8:15 AM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $67
  • Greyhound US
    12h 5m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    5:25 PM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $67
  • Greyhound US
    12h 30m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    7:30 AM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $67
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Frontier Airlines
    21h 1m
    0
    6:59 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    4:00 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $142
  • JetBlue Airways
    7h 0m
    0
    10:24 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    5:24 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $163
  • JetBlue Airways
    18h 23m
    0
    4:32 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    10:55 AM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $254
  • Skyscanner
    3h 49m
    0
    10:33 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    2:22 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $391
  • Skyscanner
    3h 59m
    0
    3:05 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    7:04 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $419

What are the fastest trips from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY?

You can get to Buffalo, NY from Philadelphia in just 3h 49m with a Flight from United Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Thursday
Friday
Saturday
from 11h 45m
Sunday
from 3h 49m
Monday
from 4h 55m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 3h 49m

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    6:30 AM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $64
  • FlixBus
    12h 0m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Philadelphia
    JFK & Broad
    8:15 AM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $64
  • Greyhound US
    12h 25m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Philadelphia
    Convention Center
    12:45 AM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $64
  • Greyhound US
    12h 30m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    Convention Center
    7:30 AM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $64
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    JFK & Broad
    5:00 AM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $64

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • United Airlines
    3h 49m
    0
    10:33 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    2:22 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $463
  • Skyscanner
    3h 49m
    0
    10:33 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    2:22 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $758
  • Frontier Airlines
    5h 40m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    11:10 AM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $106
  • JetBlue Airways
    7h 0m
    0
    10:24 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    5:24 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $200
  • American Airlines
    25h 42m
    0
    9:13 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    10:55 AM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from $318

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • JetBlue Airways
    4h 55m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    10:55 AM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $141
  • JetBlue Airways
    7h 0m
    0
    10:24 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    5:24 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $141
  • Frontier Airlines
    8h 15m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    2:15 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $97
  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 45m
    0
    5:30 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    2:15 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $99
  • Frontier Airlines
    12h 44m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    8:44 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $245
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    8:15 AM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $70
  • Greyhound US
    11h 30m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    IRS Building
    7:30 AM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $70
  • Greyhound US
    12h 5m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    5:25 PM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $71
  • FlixBus
    12h 10m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Philadelphia
    IRS Building
    10:45 PM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $70
  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    5:00 AM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $70

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Skyscanner
    3h 49m
    0
    10:33 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    2:22 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $391
  • Skyscanner
    3h 59m
    0
    3:05 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    7:04 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $419
  • JetBlue Airways
    7h 0m
    0
    10:24 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    5:24 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $163
  • JetBlue Airways
    18h 23m
    0
    4:32 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    10:55 AM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $254
  • Frontier Airlines
    21h 1m
    0
    6:59 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    4:00 PM
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $142
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    8:15 AM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $67
  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    8:30 PM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $67
  • Greyhound US
    12h 5m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    5:25 PM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $67
  • FlixBus
    12h 25m
    0
    3:55 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    4:20 PM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $67
  • Greyhound US
    12h 30m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    7:30 AM
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $67
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY

What are the most popular stations in Philadelphia and Buffalo, NY?

In Philadelphia, you will usually depart from Spring Garden St Station, 30th Street Station or The Gallery, while in Buffalo, NY you will be arriving at Central Bus Station, Maple Road Gulf or Exchange Street Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Buffalo, NY from Philadelphia? With 7 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Philadelphia and Buffalo, NY, you can pay as low as $64 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from United Airlines: you will get to Buffalo, NY in just 3h 49m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Philadelphia and Buffalo, NY are FlixBus, Greyhound US and JetBlue Airways, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Philadelphia and Buffalo, NY is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Millbourne, PA or to Sloan, NY, and look at flights from Philadelphia Airport, and landing at Niagara Falls Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY?

The most popular companies between Philadelphia and Buffalo, NY, are FlixBus, Greyhound US and JetBlue Airways. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound US

Airlines: JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, Skyscanner and 3 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY

How can I reach Buffalo, NY from Philadelphia?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Buffalo, NY from Philadelphia.

How far is Buffalo, NY from Philadelphia?

The distance between Philadelphia and Buffalo, NY is 278.4 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Philadelphia and Buffalo, NY?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 12 kgs of CO2, a train 16 kgs, a car 76 kgs, and a flight 110 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY?

You can get to Buffalo, NY with just $64 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Buffalo, NY?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Buffalo, NY in just 3h 49m with a Flight from United Airlines.

More routes to Philadelphia and to Buffalo, NY

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Philadelphia and to Buffalo, NY. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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