The cheapest and fastest trains from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
5 h 9 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
419 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 8 trains that leave Albany, NY for Buffalo, NY every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 419 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
283 Empire Service16:105h11Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY21:21Depew Amtrak Station, Depew, NY£381One-way0 changes
283 Empire Service16:105h32Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY21:42Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY£421One-way0 changes
281 Empire Service13:155h19Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY18:34Depew Amtrak Station, Depew, NY£451One-way0 changes
281 Empire Service13:155h40Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY18:55Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY£481One-way0 changes
63 Maple Leaf10:105h09Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY15:19Depew Amtrak Station, Depew, NY£601One-way0 changes
63 Maple Leaf10:105h09Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY15:19Depew Amtrak Station, Depew, NY£601One-way0 changes
283 Empire Service16:105h11Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY21:21Depew Amtrak Station, Depew, NY£381One-way0 changes
281 Empire Service13:155h19Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY18:34Depew Amtrak Station, Depew, NY£451One-way0 changes
63 Maple Leaf10:105h22Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY15:32Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY£641One-way0 changes
449 Lake Shore Limited19:055h24Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY0:29Depew Amtrak Station, Depew, NY£931One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £34, and a flight costs an average of £104.
Distance: 419 km
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Live departures
Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY trains for today, Saturday 18 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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281 Empire Service | 13:15 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 5h40 | 18:55 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
281 Empire Service | 13:15 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 5h19 | 18:34 Depew Amtrak Station, Depew, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
283 Empire Service | 16:10 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 5h32 | 21:42 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
283 Empire Service | 16:10 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 5h11 | 21:21 Depew Amtrak Station, Depew, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
49 Lake Shore Limited | 19:05 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 5h24 | 0:29 Depew Amtrak Station, Depew, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
449 Lake Shore Limited | 19:05 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 5h24 | 0:29 Depew Amtrak Station, Depew, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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63 Maple Leaf | 10:10 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 5h22 | 15:32 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
63 Maple Leaf | 10:10 Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 5h09 | 15:19 Depew Amtrak Station, Depew, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY
Trains from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 19:05. The fastest train covers the 419 km distance in 5h 9m.
Distance 419 km |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 5h 9m |
First train 4:18 |
Last train 19:05 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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FAQs: Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Buffalo, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Albany, NY and Buffalo, NY
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking lots in the vicinity.
- Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
- Liberty Hound
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Downtown/Canalside
- Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER
- The Westin Buffalo
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Empire Service and Maple Leaf trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro Rail: Erie Canal Harbor Station
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