Pittsburgh to Buffalo by train
Buffalo lies 287 km (179 mi) north of Pittsburgh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 53 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 351 km (218 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Pittsburgh | Buffalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 304,391 | 258,071 |
| Elevation | 239 m (784 ft) | 191 m (627 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Union Station, Baltimore and Ohio Station, Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Station | Buffalo–Exchange Street, Buffalo Central Terminal |
| Postal codes | 15201–15295 | 14201–14280 |
Where to book trains from Pittsburgh to Buffalo
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Common questions
How far is Buffalo from Pittsburgh?
287 km (179 mi) in a straight line, north of Pittsburgh; by road roughly 351 km (218 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pittsburgh to Buffalo by train?
About 3 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pittsburgh 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.