The average train between Long Island and Buffalo takes 9h 47m and the fastest train takes 8h 40m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Long Island 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Long Island and Buffalo. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 6:59 AM which arrives into Buffalo at 3:40 PM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 9h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Long Island station and arriving at Buffalo station via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
Long Island to Buffalo train services, operated by MTA, depart from New York Penn Station.
Long Island to Buffalo train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Buffalo station.
The distance between Long Island and Buffalo is 533.4 km. The road distance is 710 km.
VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $110–280 and the journey takes 8h 24m.
