Kingston to Buffalo by train
Buffalo lies 244 km (152 mi) south-west of Kingston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 18 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 298 km (185 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kingston | Buffalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 132,485 | 258,071 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 191 m (627 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Grand Trunk Railway (Old Railway Station), 209 Ontario Street, Grand Trunk Railway Station | Buffalo–Exchange Street, Buffalo Central Terminal |
| Postal codes | E5S | 14201–14280 |
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 Kingston to Buffalo
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Staying in Buffalo
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Common questions
How far is Buffalo from Kingston?
244 km (152 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kingston; by road roughly 298 km (185 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kingston to Buffalo by train?
About 3 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kingston 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.