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Buffalo to Empire State Building trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Buffalo and Empire State Building takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Buffalo to Empire State Building. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 30m
Duration
439 mi
Distance
$180
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Buffalo to Empire State Building train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Buffalo and Empire State Building. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Buffalo is at 12:25 PM which arrives into Empire State Building at 9:16 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 8h 51m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 8h 17m • Direct
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    train train 8h 23m • Direct
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    train train 8h 51m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 8h 17m • Direct
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    train train 8h 23m • Direct
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    train train 8h 51m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 8h 17m • Direct
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    train train 8h 23m • Direct
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    train train 8h 51m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 8h 17m • Direct
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    train train 8h 23m • Direct
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    train train 8h 51m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 8h 17m • Direct
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    train train 8h 23m • Direct
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    train train 8h 51m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 8h 17m • Direct
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    train train 8h 23m • Direct
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    train train 8h 51m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buffalo to Empire State Building? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 438.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $240–380 and the journey takes 8h 17m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.

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