Buffalo to Oshawa by train
Oshawa lies 113 km (70 mi) north of Buffalo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 32 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 138 km (85 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Buffalo | Oshawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 258,071 | 175,383 |
| Elevation | 191 m (627 ft) | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Buffalo–Exchange Street, Buffalo Central Terminal | Oshawa North station |
What changes when you arrive in Oshawa
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Buffalo to Oshawa
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Staying in Oshawa
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Common questions
How far is Oshawa from Buffalo?
113 km (70 mi) in a straight line, north of Buffalo; by road roughly 138 km (85 mi).
How long does it take to get from Buffalo to Oshawa by train?
About 1 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buffalo and Oshawa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Oshawa?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.