Manhattan to Buffalo by train: 469 km

By rail the journey is about 6 h 21 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 572 km (356 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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The two ends, side by side
	Manhattan	Buffalo
Country	United States	United States
Population	1.5 million	258,071
Elevation	38 m (125 ft)	191 m (627 ft)
Time now	UTC-4 (America/New_York)	UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Stations on record	Harlem–125th Street station, Hudson Terminal, Marble Hill	Buffalo–Exchange Street, Buffalo Central Terminal

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Common questions

How far is Buffalo from Manhattan?

469 km (292 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Manhattan; by road roughly 572 km (356 mi).

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

About 6 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Manhattan and Buffalo?

No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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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.