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Buffalo to Lake Ontario trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Buffalo and Lake Ontario takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is at least one train per day from Buffalo to Lake Ontario. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 21m
Duration
179 km
Distance
$105
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Buffalo to Lake Ontario train times

Trains run once daily between Buffalo and Lake Ontario. The service departs Buffalo at 3:32 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Lake Ontario at 19:52:13. All services require a transfer at Toronto (Union Station) and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    VIA RailToronto Transit Commission (TTC)4h 20m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    VIA RailToronto Transit Commission (TTC)4h 19m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    VIA RailToronto Transit Commission (TTC)4h 22m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    VIA RailToronto Transit Commission (TTC)4h 22m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    VIA RailToronto Transit Commission (TTC)4h 22m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    VIA RailToronto Transit Commission (TTC)4h 22m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    VIA RailToronto Transit Commission (TTC)4h 22m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buffalo to Lake Ontario? 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.

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  • Distance: 179.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Lake Ontario, ON, Canada?

VIA Rail operates a train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–240 and the journey takes 4h 11m.

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