The cheapest and fastest trains from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 19 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
107 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochester, 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 Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 3 trains that leave Rochester, NY for Buffalo, 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 107 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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 Service
63 Maple Leaf
281 Empire Service
63 Maple Leaf
283 Empire Service
281 Empire ServiceTravel Information
Compare train and coach for Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 107 km
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1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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63 Maple Leaf | 19:13 Rochester station, Rochester, NY | 1h19 | 20:32 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
281 Empire Service | 22:28 Rochester station, Rochester, NY | 1h27 | 23:55 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 2 December | |||||
283 Empire Service | 01:15 Rochester station, Rochester, NY | 1h27 | 02:42 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY
Trains from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 20:28. The fastest train covers the 107 km distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 107 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 04:18 |
Last train 20:28 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Rochester, NY and Buffalo, NY from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rochester, 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 Rochester, NY and Buffalo, NY
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is an intermodal transit station with facilities for Amtrak and bus services.
- Bus: Local and regional bus transportation is provided
- 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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