How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Buffalo start from $83. The average price for this route is around $105. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Buffalo is 12h 10m, covering a distance of 450 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 20m and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Buffalo route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 55 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Fullington , OurBus , Peter Pan .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Buffalo at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Buffalo generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3188 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Buffalo from $74 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on February 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	11h 30m	7:30am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 25m	7:55am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	18h	6:20am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	7:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 30m	7:30am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	4:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	13h 50m	6:20am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on February 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	4:30pm	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	11h 30m	4:00am	Ellicott St & MTC	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 25m	7:55am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 5m	3:05pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 30m	6:50pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 40m	8:25pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on February 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	4:30pm	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	11h 30m	4:00am	Ellicott St & MTC	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 25m	7:55am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 5m	3:05pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 30m	6:50pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	3:55am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 25m	4:20pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on February 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	4:30pm	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	11h 30m	4:00am	Ellicott St & MTC	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 25m	7:55am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 5m	3:05pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 30m	6:50pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 45m	4:20pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on March 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 45m	8:15am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 25m	7:55am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 5m	3:05pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 30m	6:50pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 45m	4:20pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:33 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Buffalo

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Buffalo. The journey takes about 12 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $83, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

55bus per day

12h 10mAverage Duration

450 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$83 - $283	Average Duration12h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$104 - $1,178	Average Duration11h 54m	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Buffalo?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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B
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Buffalo

A
Buffalo Airport
Visit page
B
Transportation Center
185 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
Visit page
C
Exchange Street Station
75 Exchange St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
Visit page

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,250 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,523 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Fullington

OurBus

4/53,188 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi3

Peter Pan

4/56,426 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Buffalo?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Buffalo start from $83. The average price for this route is around $105. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Buffalo?
The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Buffalo is 12h 10m, covering a distance of 450 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 20m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Buffalo route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 55 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Fullington, OurBus, Peter Pan.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Buffalo?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Buffalo at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Buffalo?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Buffalo generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Buffalo?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3188 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Buffalo?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Buffalo?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Buffalo?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

02-22

$182

02-23

$168

Today

$182

02-25

$144

02-26

$144

02-27

$104

02-28

$170

03-01

$127

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on Feb 27, 2026 with a price of $104

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 $104 to $262 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 $104 which is on 2026-02-27.

Usually FlixBus 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.