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Long Island to Buffalo trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Long Island and Buffalo takes 10h 58m and the fastest train takes 8h 50m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Long Island to Buffalo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 58m
Duration
444 mi
Distance
$183
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Long Island to Buffalo train times

Trains run twice a week between Long Island and Buffalo. The earliest departure is at 2:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 6:50 AM which arrives into Buffalo at 3:40 PM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 10h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MTAVIA Rail8h 50m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MTAVIA Rail13h 7m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Long Island to Buffalo? 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 Long Island to Buffalo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 444.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 58m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $110–290 and the journey takes 8h 24m.

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