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The cheapest and fastest trains from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY

Showing times and prices for Jun 18

Cheapest price

$25

Average price

$31

Fastest journey

1 h 8 m

Average duration

1 h 37 m

Trains per day

Distance

107 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY 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 Rochester, NY will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Buffalo, NY for Rochester, NY on Wed, Jun 18, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 107 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .

On Wed, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 2 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

280 Empire Service

04:18AM1h15

Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY

05:33AMRochester station, Rochester, NY

$251One-way

0 transfers

64 Maple Leaf

12:15PM1h08

Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY

01:23PMRochester station, Rochester, NY

$251One-way

0 transfers

284 Empire Service

07:12AM1h15

Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY

08:27AMRochester station, Rochester, NY

$251One-way

0 transfers

284 Empire Service · 448 Lake Shore Limited

07:12AM2h48

Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY

10:00AMRochester station, Rochester, NY

$491One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m.

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Most popular Train	Bus
€23 Average price	€17 Average price Cheapest
1h 39m Average duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 55m Average duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday, June 17

Last updated at 5:22 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
280 Empire Service	8:18 AM Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY	1h15	9:33 AM Rochester station, Rochester, NY	0 transfersDirect
284 Empire Service	11:12 AM Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY	1h15	12:27 PM Rochester station, Rochester, NY	0 transfersDirect
284 Empire Service · 448 Lake Shore Limited	11:12 AM Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY	2h48	2:00 PM Rochester station, Rochester, NY	1 transfer
64 Maple Leaf	4:15 PM Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY	1h08	5:23 PM Rochester station, Rochester, NY	0 transfersDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY

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Trains from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€22) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) 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 $17 (€14)

Distance

65 miles (106 km)

Average train duration

1h 9m

Cheapest ticket price

$26 (€22)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 5m

First train

04:18

Last train

20:25

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $17 (€14)

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

Amtrak and VIA Rail trains will get you to Rochester, NY from Buffalo, NY from $26 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey between Buffalo, NY and Rochester, NY, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Amtrak from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: $26
Amtrak frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Trains from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY

FAQs: Travel by train from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY.

Cheap train tickets from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY can start from as little as $25 (€20) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY is $27 (€22); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY train travel time is 1 h 5 min for the 66 mile (106 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY leaves at 4: 18 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY leaves at 8: 25 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY without having to change trains with Amtrak or VIA Rail. There are 3 direct trains from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY train with Amtrak or VIA Rail. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey between Buffalo, NY and Rochester, NY as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 25 PM.

A day trip to Rochester, NY from Buffalo, NY is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 5 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY by train is February.

You have options as you can travel from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY 2 different ways: train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY

Buffalo

Rochester

The major train station for departures in Buffalo is Exchange Street Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Exchange Street Station for your trip from Buffalo to Rochester.

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