The average train between Long Island and Buffalo takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 40m. There is at least one train per day 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 once daily between Long Island and Buffalo. The earliest departure is at 2:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 6:50 AM which arrives into Buffalo at 3:30 PM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 9h 18m. 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 New York Penn Station and arriving at Buffalo station via Buffalo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
Long Island to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
Long Island to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
The distance between Long Island and Buffalo is 533.4 km. The road distance is 583 km.
VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $110–290 and the journey takes 8h 14m.
