How much is the train ticket from Buffalo to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Buffalo to Philadelphia start from R 1 271. The average price for this train route is around R 2 752. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Buffalo to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Buffalo to Philadelphia is 11h 3m, covering a distance of 442 km. The quickest train can get you there in 10h 18m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Buffalo to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 24 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Buffalo to Philadelphia?

The earliest train from Buffalo to Philadelphia departs at 04:28. And the latest train departs at 12:40.

Train Buffalo to Philadelphia from R 1 208 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:40	Depew Station	12h 11m	00:51	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	12:40	Depew Station	12h 11m	00:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:25	Exchange Street Station	12h 26m	00:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:25	Exchange Street Station	12h 26m	00:51	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:40	Depew Station	13h 5m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:39	Depew Station	10h 32m	18:11	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:39	Depew Station	10h 32m	18:11	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	07:39	Depew Station	10h 57m	18:36	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	09:05	Depew Station	13h 30m	22:35	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:40	Depew Station	12h 11m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	04:45	Depew Station	9h 27m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	04:45	Depew Station	9h 27m	14:12	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 39m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 39m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:40	Depew Station	12h 11m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	04:45	Depew Station	9h 27m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	04:45	Depew Station	9h 27m	14:12	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 39m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 39m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	07:39	Depew Station	10h 18m	17:57	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	04:45	Depew Station	9h 27m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	04:45	Depew Station	9h 27m	14:12	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 39m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 39m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:40	Depew Station	12h 11m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	04:45	Depew Station	9h 27m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	04:45	Depew Station	9h 27m	14:12	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 39m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 39m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:40	Depew Station	12h 11m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	04:45	Depew Station	9h 27m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	04:45	Depew Station	9h 27m	14:12	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 39m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 39m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:57 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Buffalo to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 12 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 969, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

63bus per day

12h 10mAverage duration

454 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 969 - R 4 193	Average duration12h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 271 - R 17 013	Average duration11h 3m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 271

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Buffalo to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Buffalo to Philadelphia start from R 1 271. The average price for this train route is around R 2 752. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Buffalo to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Buffalo to Philadelphia is 11h 3m, covering a distance of 442 km. The quickest train can get you there in 10h 18m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Buffalo to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 24 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Buffalo to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Buffalo to Philadelphia departs at 04:28. And the latest train departs at 12:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

R 2 949

11/12

R 3 656

Today

R 4 536

13/12

R 3 173

14/12

No data

15/12

R 2 380

16/12

R 3 173

17/12

R 3 294

The cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 380

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 380 to R 12 296 for a train ticket from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 380, which is on 2025-12-15.