There are 5 ways to get from Ancaster to Buffalo by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Canadian Border
best- Take the train from Aldershot to Canadian Bordertrain Maple Leaf
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalotrain Empire Service / ...
3h 12m$63–222Drive 71.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ancaster to Buffalocar 71.7 mi
1h 19m$15–22Line 44 bus, bus
- Take the bus from GARNER at FIDDLERS GREEN to Confederation Go Platform 5bus 44
- Take the bus from Confederation GO Bus to Niagara Falls Bus Terminalbus 12
- Take the bus from Niagara Falls to Buffalobus
5h 14m$20–42Line 44 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from GARNER opposite ANSON to Confederation Go Platform 5bus 44
- Take the bus from Confederation GO Bus to Niagara Falls Bus Terminalbus 12
- Take the train from Canadian Border to Buffalotrain
5h 42m$24–34Train
- Take the train from Aldershot to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
6h 35m$28–171
Ancaster to Buffalo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ancaster to Buffalo is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ancaster to Buffalo is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Ancaster to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from GARNER at FIDDLERS GREEN and arriving at Buffalo via Confederation GO Bus and Niagara Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Ancaster to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Aldershot and arriving at Buffalo via Niagara Falls Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Ancaster and Buffalo is 85 miles. The road distance is 72.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ancaster to Buffalo without a car is to train via Canadian Border which takes 3h 12m and costs $60 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Ancaster to Buffalo, including transfers.
Ancaster to Buffalo bus services, operated by Hamilton Street Railway, depart from GARNER at FIDDLERS GREEN station.
Ancaster to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Aldershot station.
The best way to get from Ancaster to Buffalo is to train via Canadian Border which takes 3h 12m and costs $60 - $230. Alternatively, you can line 44 bus and bus, which costs $19 - $45 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Ancaster, ON, Canada and Buffalo, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ancaster to Buffalo via Aldershot, Canadian Border, and Niagara Falls Amtrak Station in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GARNER at FIDDLERS GREEN to Buffalo via Confederation GO Bus and Niagara Falls in around 5h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Aldershot to Canadian Border
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Canadian Border to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–140
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $6–45
- Business
- $35–130
- Business Plus
- $45–140
- Economy
- $7–50
- Economy Plus
- $8–60
Train from Aldershot to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $19–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $21–75
- Economy Plus
- $24–80
- Phone
- 905-546-2489
- askCITY@hamilton.ca
- Website
- Hamilton HSR
Bus from GARNER at FIDDLERS GREEN to Confederation Go Platform 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Hamilton HSR
- Adult Cash Fare
- $3
Bus from GARNER opposite ANSON to Confederation Go Platform 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Hamilton HSR
- Adult Cash Fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888 438 6646
- Website
- GO Transit
Bus from Confederation GO Bus to Niagara Falls Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- GO Transit
Bus from Confederation GO Bus to Niagara Falls Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- GO Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Ancaster to Buffalo bus services, operated by Hamilton Street Railway, arrive at Confederation Go Platform 5 station.
Ancaster to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Canadian Border station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ancaster to Buffalo is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Ancaster to Buffalo.
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