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Buffalo to Oakland trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Buffalo and Oakland takes 3d 7h. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Buffalo to Oakland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3d 7h
Duration
2,935 mi
Distance
$882
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Buffalo to Oakland train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Buffalo and Oakland. The earliest departure is at 12:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Buffalo is at 12:15 PM which arrives into Oakland at 4:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Buffalo Depew Station and take an average of 3d 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buffalo to Oakland? 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: 2,935.2 mi
  • Duration: 3d 7h

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Buffalo to Emeryville via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 17h.

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