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Trip Overview

The average train between New York, NY and Buffalo takes 9h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 29m. There is at least one train per day from New York, NY 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.

9h 6m
Duration
442 mi
Distance
$183
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

New York, NY to Buffalo train times

Trains run once daily between New York, NY and Buffalo. The earliest departure is at 2:43 AM at night, and the last departure from New York, NY is at 7:00 AM which arrives into Buffalo at 3:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Grand St and take an average of 9h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    MTAVIA Rail8h 29m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    MTAVIA Rail8h 29m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    MTAVIA Rail8h 29m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    MTAVIA Rail12h 47m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    MTAVIA Rail8h 32m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MTAVIA Rail8h 29m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    MTAVIA Rail8h 29m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New York, NY 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 New York, NY to Buffalo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 441.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $110–280 and the journey takes 8h 14m.

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