Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY: Tickets & Schedules
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Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on December 17
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Buffalo (BUF) Airport
CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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199 Spring Garden St.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
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199 Spring Garden St.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
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199 Spring Garden St.
Buffalo (BUF) Airport
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Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on December 18
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Buffalo (BUF) Airport
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12 Schuylkill Ave
Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area
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Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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199 Spring Garden St.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
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Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on December 19
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Buffalo (BUF) Airport
Cheapest
Bus
12 Schuylkill Ave
Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area
Fastest
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
No tags
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
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Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on December 20
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Peter Pan + New York Trailways
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Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)
Ellicott St & MTC
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Buffalo (BUF) Airport
Fastest
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
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Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on December 21
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199 Spring Garden St.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
Cheapest
Bus
12 Schuylkill Ave
Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area
Fastest
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
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Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on December 22
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Peter Pan + New York Trailways
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Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)
Ellicott St & MTC
Cheapest
Bus
12 Schuylkill Ave
Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area
Fastest
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
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Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on December 23
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Peter Pan + New York Trailways
Bus
Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)
Ellicott St & MTC
Cheapest
Bus
12 Schuylkill Ave
Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area
Fastest
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
No tags
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
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Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on December 24
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Buffalo (BUF) Airport
Cheapest
Bus
12 Schuylkill Ave
Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area
Fastest
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
No tags
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
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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 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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 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.
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.
A good way to travel this route is with Fullington buses. The company offers 1 daily departures, with ticket prices starting at $191 and the shortest trip taking about 1125. Fullington gets you where you want to go for a fair price.
Based on 6370 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $103
Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 $44. The average price for this route is around $90. 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 trip duration from Philadelphia to Buffalo is 12h 10m, covering a distance of 261 miles (421 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?
What is the earliest and latest departure time 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 recommended mode of travel 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 3169 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Buffalo?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Buffalo?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 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
12/15
$100
12/16
$99
Today
$106
12/18
$86
12/19
$86
12/20
$92
12/21
$95
12/22
$99
The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on Dec 18, 2025 with a price of $86
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 $86 to $135 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 $86 which is on 2025-12-18.
Usually Greyhound, 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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on Dec 18, 2025 with a price of $86
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
