Queens to Buffalo by train
Buffalo lies 485 km (301 mi) north-west of Queens, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 33 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 591 km (367 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Queens | Buffalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 258,071 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 191 m (627 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Forest Hills, Long Island City, Flushing – Main Street | Buffalo–Exchange Street, Buffalo Central Terminal |
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Common questions
How far is Buffalo from Queens?
485 km (301 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Queens; by road roughly 591 km (367 mi).
How long does it take to get from Queens to Buffalo by train?
About 6 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Queens 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.