What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

About 280 miles (451 km) separate Philadelphia and Buffalo.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

The majority of buses traveling from Philadelphia to Buffalo start their journey at Philadelphia Airport and wind up at Buffalo Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Philadelphia to Buffalo from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on November 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 25m	7:55am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	CheapestFastest
		10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 45m	8:15am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on November 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 55m	7:55am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Cheapest
	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 25m	7:55am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 5m	3:05pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 10m	8:30pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 45m	4:20pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on November 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 55m	7:55am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Cheapest
	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 25m	7:55am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 5m	3:05pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 30m	6:50pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	3:55am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 25m	4:20pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on November 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 25m	12:45am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 25m	7:55am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 5m	3:05pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 30m	6:50pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	3:55am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 25m	4:20pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on November 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	11h 25m	5:25pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
	11:10am	12 Schuylkill Ave	9h 20m	8:30pm	Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area	Fastest
	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 5m	3:05pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 30m	6:50pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 45m	4:20pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on November 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 45m	8:15am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 25m	7:55am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 5m	3:05pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 30m	6:50pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 45m	4:20pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on November 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 5m	5:30pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Cheapest
	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 25m	7:55am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 5m	3:05pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 30m	6:50pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 45m	4:20pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Buffalo

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Buffalo. The journey takes about 12 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

66bus per day

12h 25mAverage Duration

261 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $268	Average Duration12h 25m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$74 - $1,185	Average Duration11h 26m	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$72

Average bus trip duration12h 25m

Number of daily buses66

Earliest bus departure12:20am

Distance262 miles (421 km)

Latest bus departure10:30pm

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FlixBus

3.5/511,179 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,349 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

OurBus

4/53,141 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 2 daily trips between Philadelphia and Buffalo, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

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Peter Pan

4/56,312 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Buffalo?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Buffalo

A - Buffalo Airport

B - Transportation Center

C - Exchange Street Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Philadelphia, PA - Buffalo, NY

What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Buffalo?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/01

$110

11/02

$116

Today

$100

11/04

$93

11/05

$69

11/06

$62

11/07

$68

11/08

$53

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on Nov 8, 2025 with a price of $53

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $53 to $188 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-11-08.

Usually FlixBus, OurBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time12h 25m	Avg Price$72	Daily Departures66
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time11h 26m	Avg Price$145	Daily Departures13

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