The average train between New York (State) and Buffalo takes 9h 11m and the fastest train takes 8h 34m. There is at least one train per day from New York (State) 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.
Trains run once daily between New York (State) and Buffalo. The earliest departure is at 2:48 AM at night, and the last departure from New York (State) is at 7:05 AM which arrives into Buffalo at 3:40 PM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from New York (State) to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from New York (State) station and arriving at Buffalo station via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
New York (State) to Buffalo train services, operated by MTA, depart from New York Penn Station.
New York (State) to Buffalo train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Buffalo station.
The distance between New York (State) and Buffalo is 248.4 km. The road distance is 708 km.
VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $110–280 and the journey takes 8h 24m.
