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Trip Overview

The average train between Buffalo and Long Island takes 9h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Buffalo to Long Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 6m
Duration
441 mi
Distance
$288
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Buffalo to Long Island train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Buffalo and Long Island. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Buffalo is at 12:25 PM which arrives into Long Island at 9:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 9h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakMTA9h 12m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    AmtrakMTA8h 30m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMTA8h 37m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMTA9h 12m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    AmtrakMTA8h 30m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMTA8h 37m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMTA9h 12m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMTA14h 53m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakMTA8h 41m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMTA8h 47m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMTA9h 8m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    AmtrakMTA8h 30m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMTA8h 37m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMTA9h 12m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakMTA8h 30m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMTA8h 37m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMTA9h 12m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buffalo to Long Island? 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: 441.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, 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.

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