How far is Columbus from Buffalo?

About 294 miles (474 km) separate Columbus and Buffalo.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Columbus to Buffalo leave from Columbus Bus Station and arrive at Buffalo Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Columbus to Buffalo from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Columbus to Buffalo on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:45am	100 E Rich St	12h 30m	4:15pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	7:50am	Columbus (E Mound St)	8h 25m	4:15pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Fastest

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Get from Columbus to Buffalo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

12h 30mAverage Duration

294 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Buffalo?

Stops in Columbus

A
Columbus Bus Station
25 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43205, USA

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,432 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY by bus

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The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $72

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

You can expect to pay from $72 to $72 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Buffalo, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2025-11-28.