The average train between New York (State) and Buffalo takes 10h 43m and the fastest train takes 8h 34m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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 twice a week 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 10h 43m. 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 Penn Station and arriving at Buffalo station via Buffalo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
New York (State) to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
New York (State) to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
The distance between New York (State) and Buffalo is 248.4 km. The road distance is 573 km.
VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $110–290 and the journey takes 8h 24m.
