Question 1

Other ways to get from Boston to NYC

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There are usually 19 daily train trips available from Boston to New York.

Question 2

When are trains the most crowded?

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Trains departing from Buffalo to New York tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

Question 3

Which train should you take from Buffalo to New York?

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2 train services operate from Buffalo to New York.  Amtrak Empire Service usually has more trains scheduled, with 2 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

Question 4

What is the price of a train ticket from Buffalo to New York?

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In the last month, $75.92 was the average price of a train ticket from Buffalo to New York.  You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 29 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around $52.48 more than that for a same-day booking.

Question 5

Is there a direct train from Buffalo to New York?

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There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. 5 of these are direct connections to New York. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from New York to Buffalo.

Question 6

How long is the train journey from Buffalo to New York?

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The distance between Buffalo and New York is approximately 292 miles, or 471 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 37 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 17 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Question 7

When are the first and last trains of the day?

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The earliest train departs Buffalo at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 12:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Question 8

Get around town with Moovit

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Download Moovit to see all of your local transit options in New York. Download here

Question 9

Where is the train station in New York?

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New York has one train station.

Question 10

Where is the train station in Buffalo?

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There is one train station in Buffalo.

Question 11

Prices as travel date approaches

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If you want to score the best deal, you should plan to book your train trip online on Wanderu at least 29 days ahead of time. If you do that, your train ticket to New York from Buffalo will be about C$52.48 cheaper compared to what you would pay if you book at the last minute.

Question 12

Average prices by travel date

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For the next 30 days, the cost of a one-way train trip from Buffalo to New York will range from  to . If you're planning to travel by train to New York in the upcoming week, the cheapest train ticket from Buffalo you can find in the next 7 days is . Be sure to book your trip in advance as train ticket prices typically increase as your travel date approaches.

Question 13

Monthly average prices

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Ticket prices for the train from Buffalo to New York often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in when the average ticket price is only ,
If you're thinking of traveling from Buffalo to New York during , keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in , is to book your trip well in advance.

Question 14

Need a return trip from New York to Buffalo?

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Question 15

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

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With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.