Trains tickets from Albany (NY) to Buffalo (NY)

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TodayApr 24
from $54
TomorrowApr 25
from $46
SatApr 26
from $46
SunApr 27
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MonApr 28
from $46
TueApr 29
from $46
WedApr 30
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ThuMay 1
from $54

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Buffalo
    Destination location: Depew Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Buffalo
    Destination location: Depew Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Buffalo
    Destination location: Depew Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Buffalo
    Destination location: Depew Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Buffalo
    Destination location: Depew Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Albany to Buffalo: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$54
Average train trip duration5h 22m
Number of daily trains7
Earliest train departure10:10am
Distance261 miles (420 km)
Latest train departure7:05pm

Albany to Buffalo Train

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Best price found
04/22
$46
04/23
$46
Today
$54
04/25
$46
04/26
$46
04/27
$54
04/28
$46
04/29
$46
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Albany to Buffalo was searched and found on Apr 22, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $355 for a train ticket from Albany to Buffalo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-04-25.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Albany to Buffalo is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Buffalo, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Albany and Buffalo, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Albany to Buffalo, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

What's the cheapest way to go from Albany to Buffalo?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Albany and Buffalo 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, choose the train, as it will take you from Albany to Buffalo in about 5h 22m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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