The train between Ottawa and Buffalo takes 18h 10m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Ottawa 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 Ottawa and Buffalo. The earliest departure is at 6:03 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Buffalo at 12:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Buffalo station via Toronto Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
Ottawa to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
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The distance between Ottawa and Buffalo is 378.3 km. The road distance is 618 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Buffalo via Toronto Union Station in around 9h 17m.
