How much does a train ticket cost from Buffalo to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Buffalo to Philadelphia start from £57. The average price for this train route is around £107. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Buffalo to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Buffalo to Philadelphia is 11h 5m, covering a distance of 278 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 9h 46m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Buffalo to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 22 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Buffalo to Philadelphia?

The earliest train from Buffalo to Philadelphia departs at 04:28. And the latest train departs at 12:40.

Train Buffalo to Philadelphia from £55 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 27 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:40	Depew Station	11h 8m	23:48	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	12:40	Depew Station	11h 8m	23:48	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:40	Depew Station	12h 11m	00:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:40	Depew Station	12h 11m	00:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:25	Exchange Street Station	11h 23m	23:48	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 28 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:40	Depew Station	13h 5m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:39	Depew Station	10h 32m	18:11	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 46m	15:31	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:39	Depew Station	10h 32m	18:11	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 46m	15:31	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 30 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:40	Depew Station	11h 8m	23:48	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	04:45	Depew Station	9h 27m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	04:45	Depew Station	9h 27m	14:12	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 39m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 39m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 31 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:40	Depew Station	11h 8m	23:48	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	04:45	Depew Station	9h 27m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	04:45	Depew Station	9h 27m	14:12	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 39m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 39m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 1 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:40	Depew Station	11h 8m	23:48	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	04:45	Depew Station	9h 27m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	04:45	Depew Station	9h 27m	14:12	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 39m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 39m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 2 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	11h 20m	16:05	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	04:45	Depew Station	9h 27m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	04:45	Depew Station	9h 27m	14:12	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 39m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 39m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 3 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:40	Depew Station	12h 11m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	04:45	Depew Station	9h 27m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	04:45	Depew Station	9h 27m	14:12	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 39m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:45	Depew Station	10h 39m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 15:27 EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Buffalo to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

63bus per day

12h 15mAverage duration

261 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£48 - £152	Average duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£57 - £404	Average duration11h 5m	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,776 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5776 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £57

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Buffalo to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Buffalo to Philadelphia start from £57. The average price for this train route is around £107. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Buffalo to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Buffalo to Philadelphia is 11h 5m, covering a distance of 278 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 9h 46m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Buffalo to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 22 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Buffalo to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Buffalo to Philadelphia departs at 04:28. And the latest train departs at 12:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

25/03

£65

26/03

£132

Today

£176

28/03

£80

29/03

£55

30/03

£88

31/03

£92

01/04

£109

The cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 29 Mar 2026 with a price of £55

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £55 to £586 for a train ticket from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £55, which is on 2026-03-29.