The cheapest and fastest trains from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
£89
Average price
£147
Fastest journey
13 h 2 m
Average duration
13 h 49 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
642 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA will cost around £147 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £89.
To travel from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA you need to make at least one change.
284 Empire Service · 448 Lake Shore Limited
284 Empire Service · 448 Lake Shore Limited
280 Empire Service · 174 Northeast Regional
280 Empire Service · 174 Northeast Regional
284 Empire Service · 448 Lake Shore Limited
284 Empire Service · 448 Lake Shore Limited
280 Empire Service · 174 Northeast Regional
280 Empire Service · 174 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £89.
Distance: 642 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£224 Average Price | £71 Average Price Cheapest | £130 Average Price |
12h 32m Average total duration 12h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 23m Average total duration 10h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA trains for today, Monday 8 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
280 Empire Service · 174 Northeast Regional | 09:28 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 14h36 | 00:04 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
280 Empire Service · 174 Northeast Regional | 09:28 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 14h28 | 23:56 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
284 Empire Service · 448 Lake Shore Limited | 12:22 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 13h10 | 01:32 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
284 Empire Service · 448 Lake Shore Limited | 12:22 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 13h02 | 01:24 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA
Trains from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 12h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £89 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 19:01. The fastest train covers the 642 km distance in 14h 2m.
Distance 642 km |
Average train duration 12h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £89 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 14h 2m |
First train 04:18 |
Last train 19:01 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Buffalo, NY and Boston, MA from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Buffalo, NY and Boston, MA
- 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
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
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