Buffalo, NY to Newark, NJ train with Amtrak

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Buffalo, NY to Newark, NJ

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$187

Average price

$255

Fastest journey

10 h 1 m

Average duration

10 h 11 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

457 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Buffalo, NY to Newark, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Buffalo, NY to Newark, NJ will cost around $255 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $187.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Buffalo, NY to Newark, NJ without transferring at least once.

Amtrak284 Empire Service · 669 Keystone Service
07:12AM10h22
Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
05:34PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$1871One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak284 Empire Service · 149 Northeast Regional
07:12AM10h08
Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
05:20PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$2571One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak284 Empire Service · 149 Northeast Regional
07:12AM10h14
Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
05:26PMNewark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
$2661One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak284 Empire Service+Amtrak Acela2255 Acela
07:12AM10h01
Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
05:13PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$3071One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Buffalo, NY to Newark, NJ

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, and a flight costs an average of €55.

Distance: 283 miles (457 km)

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Most popular
Bus
Flight

€102

Average price

€57

Average price

Cheapest

€152

Average price

9h 22m

Average total duration

8h 52m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 36m

Average total duration

8h 6m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 13m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.7kg

CO2 emissions

Amtrak

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Republic Airlines

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Buffalo, NY to Newark, NJ train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday, July 12
Last updated at 6:26 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
amtrak280 Empire Service · 19 Crescent8:18 AM Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
9h57
6:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1 transfer
amtrak280 Empire Service · 667 Keystone Service8:18 AM Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
11h12
7:30 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1 transfer
amtrak280 Empire Service · 161 Northeast Regional8:18 AM Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
10h03
6:21 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1 transfer
amtrak280 Empire Service · 97 Silver Meteor8:18 AM Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
10h32
6:50 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1 transfer
amtrak280 Empire Service · 87 Northeast Regional8:18 AM Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
11h02
7:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1 transfer
amtrak280 Empire Service · 161 Northeast Regional8:18 AM Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
10h08
6:26 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ1 transfer
amtrak280 Empire Service · 87 Northeast Regional8:18 AM Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
11h07
7:25 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ1 transfer
amtrak284 Empire Service · 669 Keystone Service11:12 AM Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
10h22
9:34 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1 transfer
amtrak284 Empire Service+amtrak_acela2255 Acela11:12 AM Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
10h01
9:13 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1 transfer
amtrak64 Maple Leaf · 65 Northeast Regional4:25 PM Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
11h15
3:40 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1 transfer
amtrak64 Maple Leaf · 169 Northeast Regional4:25 PM Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
12h10
4:35 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Buffalo, NY to Newark, NJ

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Trains from Buffalo, NY to Newark, NJ run on average 9 times per day, taking around 8h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $81 (€65) but you can travel from only $48 (€39) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $48 (€39)
Distance
283 miles (457 km)
Average train duration
8h 52m
Cheapest ticket price
$81 (€65)
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
9h 56m
First train
01:34
Last train
14:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $48 (€39)

Train providers: Amtrak and VIA Rail from Buffalo, NY to Newark, NJ trains

You can travel by train between Buffalo, NY and Newark, NJ with Amtrak and VIA Rail for as low as $87 (€70). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Buffalo, NY to Newark, NJ train information with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 9 h 50 min
  • Cheapest Price: $87
  • Amtrak frequency: 3 a day

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