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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station | Depew Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station | Depew Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station | Depew Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station | Depew Station | No tags | ||||
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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Buffalo
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Buffalo. The journey takes about 5 hours 22 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Passengers have shared that the train journey was easy and very comfortable, which is a positive highlight. However, some noted limited food options due to unavailable veggie snacks and mentioned that the train was chilly as the heater wasn't on throughout their trip.
Amtrak Albany Buffalo recent customer reviews
The seats were so comfortable. Staff was so nice and helpful. I have not taken the train in years and was very stressed because of my air travel. The 4 hour delay because if the suicide on the track was not fun. But that is not the trains fault.
Kate P.
I would take the train again. It was easy and very comfortable. The food options were somewhat limited because they had not received all the veggie snack packages they had expected.
Marta H.
The heater wasn't on and the train was chilly all through.
Oluwatoyin E.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Albany to Buffalo?
The cheapest train tickets from Albany to Buffalo start from $49. The average price for this train route is around $54. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Albany to Buffalo?
The average train ride duration from Albany to Buffalo is 5h 22m, covering a distance of 253 miles (408 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 9m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Albany to Buffalo route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Albany to Buffalo?
The earliest train departs from Albany to Buffalo at 10:10am. And the latest train departs at 7:05pm.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $46To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $46 to $703 for a train ticket from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-12-12.
What's the cheapest way to go from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Albany, NY and Buffalo, NY is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $54 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $49. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Buffalo, NY, choose the train, as it will take you from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY in about 5h 22m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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