How to Book Train Travel From Buffalo to Rochester
Many residents and visitors of western New York look to Rochester for cultural happenings in this Finger Lakes area metropolis. Rochester boasts many museums and an extensive park system that offer a variety of activities for every interest. Train travel from Buffalo to Rochester provides a convenient way to reach the city.
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Things You'll Need
- Telephone with long distance service
- Computer with access to the Internet
- Photo identification
- Valid credit card
Instructions
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Find the Right Train From Buffalo to Rochester
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Book your Amtrak travel on one of these train lines: the Lakeshore Limited, Empire Service or the Maple Leaf Route. Choose which route based on which Buffalo train station you will be departing from--Exchange Street or Depew.
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Choose the Lakeshore Limited Route only if you plan to depart from the Depew train station. This route heads east through Erie, PA and Buffalo-Depew and does not travel to the downtown Exchange Street station.
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Allow time for weather delays if travelling by train in the winter. The area between Buffalo and Rochester has lake effect snow patterns, making weather unpredictable from November through April.
Reserve Your Tickets
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Plan to spend somewhat less than $50 when you book your train ticket from Buffalo to Rochester. The price is the same no matter which Buffalo station you depart from.
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Book your reservations either through the online Amtrak Web site, their toll free number (800) 872-7245 or at the ticket office in the train station during normal business hours (see Resources).
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Use a valid credit card or a personal check when purchasing your train ticket at the station. The station will not accept a check if it has a P.O. box listed as the address, or if it is postdated.
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Tips & Warnings
You can check up to 3 pieces of baggage for free. For a fee, you can check in up to 3 additional pieces.
Amtrak allows you to take your bike aboard the train for transportation when you arrive in Rochester. Check with the individual train service you choose for their specific policies on checking bicycles as baggage.
Create a user profile at the Amtrak Web site to take advantage of the "Tripfolio" feature that allows you to print a portfolio that you can bring along on your trip.
To book train travel from Buffalo to Rochester, call Amtrak at (800) USA-RAIL or visit the Amtrak Web site (see Resources).
Anticipate carrying your own bags if you arrive in Rochester during the wee hours of the morning. Otherwise, baggage service is available between the hours of 5 a.m. and 1 a.m. every day of the week.
