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Empire State Building to Buffalo trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Empire State Building and Buffalo takes 8h 14m. There is at least one train per day from Empire State Building to Buffalo. 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 14m
Duration
439 mi
Distance
$170
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Empire State Building to Buffalo train times

Trains run once daily between Empire State Building and Buffalo. The service departs Empire State Building at 7:16 AM in the morning, which arrives into Buffalo at 15:30:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Empire State Building to Buffalo? 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: 438.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

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

VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $110–280 and the journey takes 8h 14m.

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