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Hamilton to Buffalo by train

Buffalo lies 89 km (55 mi) south-east of Hamilton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 1 h 12 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 108 km (67 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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HamiltonBuffalo
CountryCanadaUnited States
Population569,353258,071
Elevation95 m (312 ft)191 m (627 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/Toronto)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Stations on recordHamilton GO Centre, Grand Trunk Station (Hamilton), Dundas stationBuffalo–Exchange Street, Buffalo Central Terminal

What changes when you arrive in Buffalo

Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.

Where to book trains from Hamilton to Buffalo

AmtrakThe US national operator, and the only place to book most American rail. Fare tiers and refund rights are set at the point of sale, so booking direct matters here.Check times and fares on Amtrak (opens www.amtrak.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Buffalo

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Common questions

How far is Buffalo from Hamilton?

89 km (55 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Hamilton; by road roughly 108 km (67 mi).

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Buffalo by train?

About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Hamilton and Buffalo?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Buffalo?

The Dollar (USD).

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.