How much does a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Buffalo cost?

The bus ticket price from Philadelphia to Buffalo starts at R 776. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Philadelphia to Buffalo is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

The average travel time between Philadelphia and Buffalo is around 12h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 9h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 451 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Philadelphia and Buffalo?

The number of buses from Philadelphia to Buffalo can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 66 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Philadelphia to Buffalo by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

When taking the bus from Philadelphia to Buffalo, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, OurBus.

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

Buses travelling between Philadelphia and Buffalo leave from Philadelphia Airport or Independence Travel Center and arrive at Buffalo Airport, Transportation Center, Exchange Street Station.

Bus Philadelphia to Buffalo from R 1 016 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Buffalo on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 45m	08:15	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 25m	07:55	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:10	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 50m	05:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	19:00	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 30m	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 45m	00:45	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Buffalo on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:10	12 Schuylkill Ave	9h 20m	20:30	Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area	CheapestFastest
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 5m	15:05	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 30m	18:50	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 45m	16:20	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	11:10	12 Schuylkill Ave	9h 40m	20:50	SUNY	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Buffalo on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 25m	07:55	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	CheapestFastest
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 5m	15:05	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 30m	18:50	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 45m	16:20	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	07:00	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	11h 30m	18:30	Ellicott St & MTC	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Buffalo on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	05:20	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 10m	17:30	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Cheapest
	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 25m	07:55	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 5m	15:05	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 10m	20:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 45m	16:20	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Buffalo on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 25m	07:55	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	CheapestFastest
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 5m	15:05	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 30m	18:50	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	03:55	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 25m	16:20	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	07:00	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	11h 30m	18:30	Ellicott St & MTC	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Buffalo on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	05:20	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 5m	17:25	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	11:10	12 Schuylkill Ave	9h 20m	20:30	Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area	Fastest
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 5m	15:05	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 30m	18:50	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	03:55	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 25m	16:20	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Buffalo on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	11h 30m	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	11:10	12 Schuylkill Ave	9h 20m	20:30	Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area	Fastest
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 5m	15:05	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	05:20	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 15m	15:35	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h	15:35	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Buffalo on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:20	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 25m	00:45	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	11:10	12 Schuylkill Ave	9h 20m	20:30	Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area	Fastest
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 5m	15:05	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 30m	18:50	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 45m	16:20	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:40 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 776, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

66bus per day

12h 25mAverage duration

421 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 776 - R 4 687	Average duration12h 25m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 290 - R 20 737	Average duration11h 26m	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 318 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

OurBus

4/53 147 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Fullington

Peter Pan

4/56 325 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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 about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Buffalo cost?
The bus ticket price from Philadelphia to Buffalo starts at R 776. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Philadelphia to Buffalo is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Buffalo?
The average travel time between Philadelphia and Buffalo is around 12h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 9h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 451 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Philadelphia and Buffalo?
The number of buses from Philadelphia to Buffalo can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 66 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Philadelphia to Buffalo by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Philadelphia to Buffalo?
When taking the bus from Philadelphia to Buffalo, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, OurBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Buffalo?
Buses travelling between Philadelphia and Buffalo leave from Philadelphia Airport or Independence Travel Center and arrive at Buffalo Airport, Transportation Center, Exchange Street Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

R 1 769

14/11

R 2 110

Today

R 1 734

16/11

R 1 839

17/11

R 1 366

18/11

R 1 182

19/11

R 1 173

20/11

R 1 410

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 173

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 R 1 173 to R 3 073 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 R 1 173, which is on 2025-11-19.