There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Buffalo by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train via Canadian Border
best- Take the train from Aldershot to Canadian Bordertrain Maple Leaf
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalotrain Empire Service / ...
4h 9m$36–200Drive 62.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to Buffalocar 62.6 mi
1h 7m$13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Burlington GO Bus to Niagara Falls Bus Terminalbus 12
- Take the bus from Niagara Falls to Buffalobus Adt N809-D / ...
4h 35m$21–43Train
- Take the train from Aldershot to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
4h 54m$23–164
Hamilton to Buffalo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Buffalo is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Buffalo is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from King At James and arriving at Buffalo via Burlington GO Bus and Niagara Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from West Harbour GO and arriving at Buffalo via Aldershot and Niagara Falls Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Hamilton and Buffalo is 79 miles. The road distance is 62.9 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Buffalo without a car is to train via Canadian Border which takes 4h 9m and costs $35 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Hamilton to Buffalo, including transfers.
Hamilton to Buffalo bus services, operated by GO Transit, depart from Burlington GO Bus station.
Hamilton to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Aldershot station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Buffalo is to train via Canadian Border which takes 4h 9m and costs $35 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $45 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, ON, Canada and Buffalo, NY, USA?
You can take a train from West Harbour GO to Buffalo via Aldershot, Canadian Border, and Niagara Falls Amtrak Station in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King At James to Buffalo via Fairview At Burlington Go, Burlington GO Bus, and Niagara Falls in around 4h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Aldershot to Canadian Border
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–150
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $6–45
- Business
- $35–130
- Business Plus
- $45–150
- Economy
- $7–50
- Economy Plus
- $8–60
Train from Aldershot to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $19–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $22–75
- Economy Plus
- $24–85
- Phone
- +1 888 438 6646
- Website
- GO Transit
Bus from Burlington GO Bus to Niagara Falls Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- GO Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Hamilton to Buffalo bus services, operated by GO Transit, arrive at Niagara Falls Bus Terminal station.
Hamilton to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Canadian Border station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Buffalo is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Hamilton to Buffalo.
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