The cheapest and fastest trains from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY
Cheapest price
£97
Average price
£114
Fastest journey
8 h 17 m
Average duration
8 h 50 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY 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 New York, NY will cost around £114 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £97.
Of the 3 trains that leave Buffalo, NY for New York, NY every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 470 km distance in an average of 8 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 50 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.
64 Maple Leaf
284 Empire Service
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280 Empire Service
284 Empire Service
64 Maple LeafTravel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Buffalo, NY to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a flight costs an average of £55.
Distance: 470 km
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Buffalo, NY to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Buffalo, NY to New York, NY trains for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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48 Lake Shore Limited | 14:05 Depew Amtrak Station, Depew, NY | 9h37 | 23:42 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY
Trains from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:49, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 470 km distance in 8h 27m.
Distance 470 km |
Average train duration 8h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 8h 27m |
First train 01:49 |
Last train 22:16 |
Train companies: Amtrak, VIA Rail from Buffalo, NY to New York, NY trainsAmtrak, VIA Rail trains will get you between Buffalo, NY and New York, NY from £31. 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 New York, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Buffalo, NY to New York, 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 New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Buffalo, NY and New York, 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
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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