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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington Heights and Buffalo takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington Heights 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 20m
Duration
431 mi
Distance
$191
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Washington Heights to Buffalo train times

Trains run twice daily between Washington Heights and Buffalo. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington Heights is at 1:01 PM which arrives into Buffalo at 9:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Marble Hill-225 St and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MTAMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak13h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    MTAMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak9h 4m • 2 changes
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    MTAMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak8h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    MTAMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak8h 36m • 2 changes
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    MTAMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak9h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    MTAMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak8h 36m • 2 changes
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    MTAMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak9h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    MTAMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak8h 36m • 2 changes
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    MTAMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak9h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    MTAMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak8h 36m • 2 changes
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    MTAMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak9h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    MTAMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak8h 36m • 2 changes
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    MTAMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak9h 19m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington Heights 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.

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  • Distance: 430.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 20m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Yonkers Amtrak Station to Buffalo twice daily. Tickets cost $230–360 and the journey takes 7h 58m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.

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