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Cheap Buffalo to New York train tickets

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  1. Wed Oct 23
  2. Thu Oct 24
    $67.00
  3. Fri Oct 25
    $95.00
  4. Sat Oct 26
    $67.00
  5. Sun Oct 27
    $67.00
  6. Mon Oct 28
    $67.00
  7. Tue Oct 29
    $67.00
  8. Wed Oct 30
    $67.00
  9. Thu Oct 31
    $67.00
  10. Fri Nov 1
    $67.00
  11. Sat Nov 2
    $67.00
  12. Sun Nov 3
    $67.00
  13. Mon Nov 4
    $67.00
  14. Tue Nov 5
    $67.00

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How much are Buffalo to New York train tickets?

Lowest Price$67.00
Fastest8h 8m
Daily Schedules3
train carriers2
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train Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Overall score for Buffalo to New York
4.7
Based on 7 reviews
Amtrak Empire Service
4.8
Based on 4 reviews
Based on 4 reviewsOverviewUsers that traveled with Amtrak Empire Service report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 100 percent of the time.Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
4.5
Staff
3.8
Value
4.0
Condition
4.5
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Tania
4.0
October 12, 2019Vacation
Pros
Smoothness and timeliness
Cons
Wifi connection
Tips
Bring a blanket as it can get a bit cool on the train
Martin
5.0
August 22, 2019Visiting family
Pros
Comfortable and relaxing
Cons
I can’t actually think of how
Tips
Bring some food onto the train with you as it’s little more limited and expensive but that’s understandable.
Amtrak Maple Leaf
4.7
Based on 3 reviews
Based on 3 reviewsOverviewUsers that traveled with Amtrak Maple Leaf report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 67 percent of the time.Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
5.0
Staff
4.7
Value
3.7
Condition
4.7
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Allan
5.0
September 21, 2019Visiting friends
Pros
Seats, staff, views
Cons
Toilets - need cleaning as journey goes on
Elly
4.0
August 19, 2019Couples trip
Pros
It was fun
Cons
Bathroom cleanliness

How to find cheap train tickets from Buffalo to New York ?

The most surefire way to find the lowest-priced train tickets from Buffalo to New York is to plan ahead and book your train travel earlier. In the past 30 days, the cheapest average price users have found for trains from Buffalo to New York was $67.00. If your travel date is still a number of days out, by booking your trip 23 days before you plan to travel, you could save an average of $20.88 compared to a typical last-minute fare. Trying to save on a last-minute fare and have a bit of flexibility on what day to travel? Take a look at midweek schedules, as these tend to be less busy and are often cheaper than buying tickets to travel on Friday, or a weekend departure.

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

The distance between Buffalo to New York is 292.57 miles or 470.72 km. A train trip from Buffalo to New York typically takes 8 hours and 31 minutes. If you are looking to get to New York faster, the fastest advertised duration is offered by Amtrak Empire Service. The fastest train trip covers the distance in 8 hours and 8 minutes to get from Buffalo to New York.

Going from Buffalo to New York by train takes over 8 hours to reach your destination. For a lengthy train journey we recommend you pack a great book, or download a few movies to have them available offline just in case you are outside of a service coverage area. Don't forget to bring some water and a battery pack to keep all of your electronics charged.

On Wednesday trains from Buffalo to New York are the busiest. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or to have extra room to stretch out, you might consider traveling on Monday instead, as that tends to be the least traveled day of the week.

Amtrak Empire Service has the most connections between Buffalo to New York

Typically there are 3 schedules to compare for your trip to New York. On the route to New York 2 train carriers currently offer tickets for sale. Amtrak Empire Service offers the most scheduled departures between Buffalo to New York, usually offering 2 trips per day. 3 train trips per day are direct connections to New York, if you're looking to get there faster, direct schedules will typically be more time efficient.

Are you not set on traveling by train? Take a look at Bus tickets from Buffalo to New York, which start at $1.00.

Buffalo to New York is served by 2 train carriers

Amtrak Empire Service

Amtrak Empire Service train tickets from Buffalo to New York start from $67.00, and on average cost $73.86. Daily there are 2 Amtrak Empire Service schedules to New York. Amtrak Empire Service in Buffalo leaves from 75 Exchange St, And in New York trains arrive at Penn Station,

From Buffalo to New York train travel on Amtrak Empire Service takes 8 hours and 18 minutes. If you are looking to get to New York faster, Amtrak Empire Service offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 hours and 8 minutes.

If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak Empire Service offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay $78.88 for a one-way train ticket to New York.

Restroom
WiFi
Snacks
Loyalty rewards
Extra legroom
Power outlet
Air conditioning
Avg. Time
8h 18m
Avg. Price
$73.86

Amtrak Maple Leaf

Amtrak Maple Leaf train tickets from Buffalo to New York start from $67.00, and on average cost $73.45. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Maple Leaf schedules to New York. Amtrak Maple Leaf in Buffalo leaves from 75 Exchange St, And in New York trains arrive at Penn Station,

From Buffalo to New York train travel on Amtrak Maple Leaf takes 9 hours and 1 minutes. If you are looking to get to New York faster, Amtrak Maple Leaf offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 hours and 8 minutes.

If you are looking to travel to New York on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Maple Leaf scheduled trip per day, which will cost $76.91 for a one-way weekend reservation from Buffalo.

Restroom
WiFi
Snacks
Loyalty rewards
Extra legroom
Power outlet
Air conditioning
Avg. Time
9h 1m
Avg. Price
$73.45

Plan your next adventure:

There is one train station from which trains depart Buffalo on their way to New York. The busiest departure station in Buffalo serving this route is 75 Exchange St.
  • 75 Exchange St
There is one train station where trains arrive in New York from Buffalo., The busiest departure station in Buffalo serving this route is Penn Station.
  • Penn Station