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San Francisco to Buffalo trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between San Francisco and Buffalo takes 3d 8h and the fastest train takes 3d 5h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from San Francisco 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.

3d 8h
Duration
2,949 mi
Distance
$1,981
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

San Francisco to Buffalo train times

Trains run 4 times a week between San Francisco and Buffalo. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Francisco is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Buffalo at 3:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Richmond and take an average of 3d 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    BARTAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d 5h • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    BARTAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d 5h • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    BARTAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d 5h • 3 changes
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    Arrives +4 days

    BARTAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d 16h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Buffalo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,948.6 mi
  • Duration: 3d 8h

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

You can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Buffalo via Richmond, Richmond, Chicago Union Station, and Buffalo Depew Station in around 2d 18h.

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