How to travel from Buffalo to Baltimore, United States of America

The distance between Buffalo and Baltimore is around 298 miles (479km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Buffalo to Baltimore by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Buffalo (BUF) to Baltimore (BWI).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $185
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Youngstown OH and then to Baltimore Downtown.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $105
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station and then to Baltimore Penn Station.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    $180
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Drive

Drive to Baltimore.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance578km (359 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Buffalo and Baltimore

There are several options for getting from Buffalo to Baltimore by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $105 and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $185.

The distance between Buffalo and Baltimore is around 298 miles (479km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 275 miles (443km)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Buffalo and Baltimore by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Buffalo to Baltimore is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx $185.

The cheapest way to travel between Buffalo and Baltimore, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $105 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Buffalo and Baltimore. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Buffalo to Baltimore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

Amtrak, Amtrak Acela and Amtrak Northeast Regional run train services between Buffalo and Baltimore. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 10h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Buffalo and Baltimore. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Buffalo to Baltimore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Youngstown OH. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

Barons Bus, Greyhound USA, Trailways and Rabbit Transit run regular bus services between Buffalo and Baltimore. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Buffalo and Baltimore. Flights depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at Baltimore (BWI). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Buffalo and Baltimore with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

Southwest Airlines fly between Buffalo and Baltimore. Flights depart from Buffalo (BUF) and and arrive into Baltimore (BWI). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Buffalo to Baltimore typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Buffalo (BUF) and and arrive into Baltimore (BWI).

The closest major airport to Baltimore is Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) (BWI) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Baltimore. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (IAD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Buffalo and Baltimore. The distance is around 359 miles (578km) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buffalo to Baltimore is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around $185.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Buffalo and Baltimore

Transport options from Buffalo to Baltimore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 20m
$185
hourly479km (298 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 45m
$105
once daily808km (502 miles)
Bus via Dubois, Pa11h 15m
$110
once daily720km (448 miles)
Train
10h 30m
$180
every 20 mins1,002km (622 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
$36
on demand578km (359 miles)

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Airports near Baltimore

The following major airports near Baltimore offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
International Airport
Distance
8 miles (13km) from Baltimore
DCA
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38 miles (61km) from Baltimore
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
International Airport
Distance
51 miles (81km) from Baltimore