Train from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Buffalo on January 27
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AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Depew StationCheapest
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Depew StationFastest
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30th Street Station
Depew StationNo tags
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30th Street Station
Depew StationNo tags
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30th Street Station
Depew StationNo 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 a good way to reach Buffalo. The journey takes about 12 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

60bus per day
12h 10mAverage Duration
451 kmDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$82 - $280Average Duration12h 10m
11kg CO₂e
Average Price$104 - $971Average Duration11h 36m
40kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA 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.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

    The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Buffalo start at $104. The average price for this train route is around $173. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

    The average train trip from Philadelphia to Buffalo takes 11h 36m and covers 442 km. The quickest train gets you there in 9h 37m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Buffalo route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 15 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

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

    The earliest train from Philadelphia to Buffalo departs at 12:33am. The latest train departs at 7:04pm.

  5. What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

  7. Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
01-24
$172
01-25
$231
Today
$167
01-27
$153
01-28
$99
01-29
$123
01-30
$145
01-31
$110
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on Jan 28, 2026 with a price of $99

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 $99 to $818 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 $99 which is on 2026-01-28.

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