Albany → Buffalo
3 trains on this corridor — fastest 5h 20m on the Empire Service, fares from $39. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
3
Fastest
5h 20m · Empire Service
Cheapest (indicative)
from $39 · Maple Leaf (US portion)
Origin stations
ALB
Amtrak · Regional · Up to 13× daily (NYC–Albany) · ~74% on-time
09:45
Albany-Rensselaer Station (ALB)
15:05
Buffalo Exchange Street Station (BFX)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
Amtrak · Intercity · Daily · ~66% on-time
09:55
Albany-Rensselaer Station (ALB)
15:15
Buffalo Exchange Street Station (BFX)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
Amtrak · Overnight · Daily · ~64% on-time
18:35
Albany-Rensselaer Station (ALB)
00:00 +1 day
Buffalo Exchange Street Station (BFX)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
indicative
The Empire Service covers Albany to Buffalo in about 5h 20m, departing Albany-Rensselaer Station at 09:45. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $39 on the Maple Leaf (US portion). Amtrak fares are dynamic and rise as seats sell, so exact pricing is confirmed at booking. Business Class, First Class and sleeper accommodations cost more.
Our timetable lists 3 services on this corridor: Empire Service, Maple Leaf (US portion), Lake Shore Limited. Frequencies vary by day of week and season.
Send an enquiry from any train on this page — our rail desk confirms live availability, holds the best class for your budget, and issues tickets through the operator’s official or authorised channels, with support for changes and refunds afterwards.
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Schedules and fares shown are indicative, compiled from official operator timetables. Rail operators adjust timings, fares and running days without notice — our rail desk confirms live availability and exact pricing before any booking is ticketed.