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Trip Overview

The average train between Buffalo and Chester takes 12h 33m and the fastest train takes 10h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Buffalo to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 33m
Duration
541 mi
Distance
$589
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Buffalo to Chester train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Buffalo and Chester. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Buffalo is at 12:15 PM which arrives into Chester at 4:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 12h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakSEPTA16h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaSEPTA10h 38m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaSEPTA11h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakSEPTA17h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaSEPTA11h 25m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakSEPTA12h 31m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakSEPTA17h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaSEPTA11h 25m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaSEPTA10h 31m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakSEPTA11h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaSEPTA10h 38m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaSEPTA11h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakSEPTA16h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaSEPTA10h 38m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaSEPTA11h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakSEPTA16h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaSEPTA10h 38m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaSEPTA11h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buffalo to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Buffalo to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 540.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 33m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Chester, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Buffalo to Chester Transit Center via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Gray 30th St Station in around 11h.

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