What is the distance between Charlotte and Buffalo?

The distance covered from Charlotte to Buffalo is 870 km (539 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charlotte to Buffalo?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company, in Charlotte, and end it at Buffalo Airport, in Buffalo.

Bus Charlotte to Buffalo from $152 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Buffalo on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:40pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	23h 5m	10:45pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	21h	6:30pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	21h 20m	6:50pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	22h 26m	10:25pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d	12:45am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Buffalo on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	22h 10m	7:55am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	21h	6:30pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 2h	5:00am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	6:05pm	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 20m	5:25pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 15m	12:25am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Buffalo on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	23h	8:30pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	22h 10m	7:55am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 2h	5:00am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	6:05pm	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 20m	5:25pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 15m	12:25am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Buffalo on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	22h 30m	8:15am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25pm	Charlotte Bus Station	21h 5m	6:30pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 2h	5:00am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	6:05pm	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 20m	5:25pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	Bus	11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	22h 26m	10:25pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:33 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte 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 23 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $142, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

23h 25mAverage Duration

868 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$142 - $802	Average Duration23h 25m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$242 - $766	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 79kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and Buffalo?

Stops in Charlotte

A
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
4705 N. Tryon S, Charlotte, NC, USA
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B
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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C
Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station
601 W Trade St , Charlotte, NC 28202
D
Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
4335 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213
E
4127 Glenwood Dr
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)

Stops in Buffalo

A
Buffalo Airport
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B
Transportation Center
185 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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C
Exchange Street Station
75 Exchange St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87397 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $143

Greyhound Charlotte Buffalo recent customer reviews

my ticket was cancelled and i was not notified , we had an unexpected delay for 7hours

Tatyaunna J.

January 10, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY by bus

What is the distance between Charlotte and Buffalo?
The distance covered from Charlotte to Buffalo is 870 km (539 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charlotte to Buffalo?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company, in Charlotte, and end it at Buffalo Airport, in Buffalo.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$324

11-25

$362

Today

$375

11-27

$281

11-28

$162

11-29

$271

11-30

$401

12-01

$284

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $162

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

You can expect to pay from $162 to $716 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $162 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Greyhound 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.