Rochester to Buffalo by train
Buffalo lies 107 km (66 mi) west of Rochester, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 27 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 130 km (81 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Rochester | Buffalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 209,802 | 258,071 |
| Elevation | 156 m (512 ft) | 191 m (627 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station, Erie Railroad Depot, Court Street (RIRTR station) | Buffalo–Exchange Street, Buffalo Central Terminal |
| Postal codes | 14602–14694 | 14201–14280 |
Where to book trains from Rochester to Buffalo
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Common questions
How far is Buffalo from Rochester?
107 km (66 mi) in a straight line, west of Rochester; by road roughly 130 km (81 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rochester to Buffalo by train?
About 1 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rochester and Buffalo?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.