Next train departures

Next departures from Buffalo to Albany on 4 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:35	Depew Station	5h 7m	09:42	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	CheapestFastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:18	Exchange Street Station	5h 24m	09:42	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:18	Exchange Street Station	5h 24m	09:42	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	5h 27m	12:39	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	5h 27m	12:39	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:15	Exchange Street Station	5h 49m	18:04	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	7h 41m	14:53	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	7h 41m	14:53	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Albany on 5 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:35	Depew Station	5h 7m	09:42	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	CheapestFastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:18	Exchange Street Station	5h 24m	09:42	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:18	Exchange Street Station	5h 24m	09:42	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	5h 27m	12:39	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	5h 27m	12:39	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:15	Exchange Street Station	5h 49m	18:04	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:15	Exchange Street Station	5h 49m	18:04	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	7h 41m	14:53	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Albany on 6 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:35	Depew Station	5h 7m	09:42	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	CheapestFastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:18	Exchange Street Station	5h 24m	09:42	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:18	Exchange Street Station	5h 24m	09:42	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	5h 27m	12:39	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	5h 27m	12:39	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:15	Exchange Street Station	5h 49m	18:04	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:15	Exchange Street Station	5h 49m	18:04	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	7h 41m	14:53	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Albany on 7 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:35	Depew Station	5h 7m	09:42	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	CheapestFastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:18	Exchange Street Station	5h 24m	09:42	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:18	Exchange Street Station	5h 24m	09:42	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	5h 27m	12:39	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	5h 27m	12:39	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:15	Exchange Street Station	5h 49m	18:04	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:15	Exchange Street Station	5h 49m	18:04	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	7h 41m	14:53	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Albany on 8 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:35	Depew Station	5h 7m	09:42	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	CheapestFastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:18	Exchange Street Station	5h 24m	09:42	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:18	Exchange Street Station	5h 24m	09:42	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	5h 27m	12:39	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	7h 41m	14:53	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	7h 41m	14:53	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	7h 41m	14:53	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:35	Depew Station	5h 7m	09:42	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Albany on 9 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	09:05	Depew Station	5h 48m	14:53	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	CheapestFastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	7h 41m	14:53	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	7h 41m	14:53	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	7h 41m	14:53	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	09:05	Depew Station	5h 48m	14:53	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Albany on 10 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:30	Depew Station	5h 34m	18:04	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:35	Depew Station	5h 7m	09:42	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:18	Exchange Street Station	5h 24m	09:42	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:15	Exchange Street Station	5h 49m	18:04	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	7h 41m	14:53	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	7h 41m	14:53	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:12	Exchange Street Station	7h 41m	14:53	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	09:05	Depew Station	5h 48m	14:53	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Buffalo to Albany

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 5 hours 34 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 174, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day

5h 34mAverage duration

414 kmDistance

38kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average pricePEN 152 - PEN 825	Average duration12h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average pricePEN 174 - PEN 471	Average duration5h 34m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Buffalo, NY and Albany, NY?

Buffalo, NY

A
Exchange Street Station
75 Exchange St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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Albany, NY

A
Albany Airport
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/56 536 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.6

The service was surprisingly good and exceeded expectations. Customers found the seats comfortable, train noise quiet, and announcements clear. Some wished for more floor-level storage for heavier luggage.

Amtrak Buffalo Albany recent customer reviews

Train was late, there was no Wi-Fi at the station in Buffalo or on the train. Attendant at the Buffalo station did not try to fix Wi-Fi problem, was dismissive and rude.

Pedro M.

25 August 2023

Seats comfortable, train noise pretty quiet, clear announcements, wish there was more storage at floor level for heavier luggage.

David S.

28 June 2023

Surprisingly good. It exceeded my expectations.

Paul M.

19 September 2023

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Buffalo to Albany?
The cheapest train tickets from Buffalo to Albany start from PEN 174. The average price for this train route is around PEN 192. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Buffalo to Albany?
The average train journey time from Buffalo to Albany is 5h 34m, covering a distance of 414 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 57m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Buffalo to Albany route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Buffalo to Albany?
The earliest train from Buffalo to Albany departs at 04:18. And the latest train departs at 12:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/10

PEN 220

02/10

PEN 203

Today

PEN 298

04/10

PEN 174

05/10

PEN 203

06/10

PEN 203

07/10

PEN 203

08/10

PEN 227

The cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY was searched and found on 04 Oct 2026 with a price of PEN 174

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

You can expect to pay from PEN 174 to PEN 2 634 for a train ticket from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 174, which is on 2026-10-04.

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

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time12h	Avg pricePEN 476	Daily departures19
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time5h 34m	Avg pricePEN 192	Daily departures9

The best way to travel between Buffalo, NY and Albany, NY is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost PEN 192 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from PEN 174. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Albany, NY, choose the train, as it will take you from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY in about 5h 34m – that's the fastest way to get there!