How much does a train ticket from Philadelphia to Buffalo cost?

The average train ticket price from Philadelphia to Buffalo is $145. The best way to find train tickets from Philadelphia to Buffalo is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

A train trip between Philadelphia and Buffalo is around 11h 26m, although the fastest train will take about 9h 37m. This is the time it takes to travel the 280 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Philadelphia and Buffalo?

The number of trains from Philadelphia to Buffalo can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 13. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Philadelphia to Buffalo by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

When taking the train from Philadelphia to Buffalo, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Train Philadelphia to Buffalo from $70 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	11h 54m	3:19pm	Depew Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:51am	30th Street Station	10h 30m	9:21pm	Depew Station	Fastest
	Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	11h 54m	3:19pm	Depew Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	11h 2m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
	Train	6:54am	30th Street Station	11h 40m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	11h 2m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
	Train	6:54am	30th Street Station	11h 40m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	11h 23m	6:55pm	Exchange Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	11h 54m	3:19pm	Depew Station	Cheapest
	Train	8:05am	30th Street Station	10h 29m	6:34pm	Depew Station	Fastest
	Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	11h 54m	3:19pm	Depew Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	11h 2m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
	Train	6:54am	30th Street Station	11h 40m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	11h 2m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
	Train	6:54am	30th Street Station	11h 40m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	11h 23m	6:55pm	Exchange Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	11h 54m	3:19pm	Depew Station	Cheapest
	Train	8:05am	30th Street Station	10h 29m	6:34pm	Depew Station	Fastest
	Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	11h 54m	3:19pm	Depew Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	11h 2m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
	Train	6:54am	30th Street Station	11h 40m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	11h 2m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
	Train	6:54am	30th Street Station	11h 40m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	11h 23m	6:55pm	Exchange Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	11h 54m	3:19pm	Depew Station	Cheapest
Train	11:25am	30th Street Station	9h 37m	9:02pm	Depew Station	Fastest
Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	11h 54m	3:19pm	Depew Station	No tags
Train	5:13am	30th Street Station	10h 6m	3:19pm	Depew Station	No tags
Train	5:13am	30th Street Station	10h 6m	3:19pm	Depew Station	No tags
Train	8:17am	30th Street Station	10h 17m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
Train	8:17am	30th Street Station	10h 17m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
Train	10:20am	30th Street Station	11h 1m	9:21pm	Depew Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	11h 54m	3:19pm	Depew Station	Cheapest
Train	11:25am	30th Street Station	9h 37m	9:02pm	Depew Station	Fastest
Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	11h 54m	3:19pm	Depew Station	No tags
Train	5:13am	30th Street Station	10h 6m	3:19pm	Depew Station	No tags
Train	5:13am	30th Street Station	10h 6m	3:19pm	Depew Station	No tags
Train	8:17am	30th Street Station	10h 17m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
Train	8:17am	30th Street Station	10h 17m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
Train	9:23am	30th Street Station	11h 58m	9:21pm	Depew Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	11h 54m	3:19pm	Depew Station	Cheapest
	Train	8:05am	30th Street Station	10h 29m	6:34pm	Depew Station	Fastest
	Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	11h 54m	3:19pm	Depew Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	11h 2m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
	Train	6:54am	30th Street Station	11h 40m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	11h 2m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
	Train	6:54am	30th Street Station	11h 40m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	11h 23m	6:55pm	Exchange Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	11h 54m	3:19pm	Depew Station	Cheapest
	Train	8:05am	30th Street Station	10h 29m	6:34pm	Depew Station	Fastest
	Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	11h 54m	3:19pm	Depew Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	11h 2m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
	Train	6:54am	30th Street Station	11h 40m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	11h 2m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
	Train	6:54am	30th Street Station	11h 40m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	11h 23m	6:55pm	Exchange Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	11h 54m	3:19pm	Depew Station	Cheapest
	Train	8:05am	30th Street Station	10h 29m	6:34pm	Depew Station	Fastest
	Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	11h 54m	3:19pm	Depew Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	11h 2m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
	Train	6:54am	30th Street Station	11h 40m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	11h 2m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
	Train	6:54am	30th Street Station	11h 40m	6:34pm	Depew Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	11h 23m	6:55pm	Exchange Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Buffalo

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Buffalo. The journey takes about 12 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

66bus per day

12h 25mAverage Duration

261 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $268	Average Duration12h 25m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$74 - $1,185	Average Duration11h 26m	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,579 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions for your trip Philadelphia, PA - Buffalo, NY

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/09

$178

11/10

$212

Today

$103

11/12

$125

11/13

$125

11/14

$153

11/15

$138

11/16

$138

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $103

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

You can expect to pay from $103 to $1,143 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $125 which is on 2025-11-12.