Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY train
Cheap train tickets from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest train times from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY
Fastest Journey
11 h 29 m
Average
13 h 32 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
470 km
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Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY
 | Distance | 291 miles (470 km) |
 | Average train duration | 13 h 14 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $116 (€102) |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train providers | Amtrak Acela or Amtrak |
Trains from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY cover the 291 miles (470 km) long trip taking on average 13 h 14 min with our travel partners like Amtrak Acela or Amtrak. There are direct train services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $116 (€102), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $112 (€98). Travelers depart most frequently from Union Station and arrive in Exchange Street Station.
Train providers: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY trains
Travel between Washington, DC and Buffalo, NY from $112 (€98) with Omio’s train partners Amtrak and Amtrak Acela! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey between Washington, DC and Buffalo, NY.
Amtrak from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY train information:
- Average Duration: 15 h 43 min
- Amtrak frequency: 1 a day
Acela is Amtrak’s flagship high-speed train service operating services along the Northeast Corridor, connecting major cities like Washington, D. C. Baltimore, Philadelphia, NYC, Providence, and Boston. Acela trains are the fastest in the United States and can reach speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). When booking an Acela train from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY, you can choose between Business Class and First Class. Although each class offers different levels of services and accommodations, amenities in both classes include seat reservations, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, adjustable lighting at every seat, conference tables, large tray tables, and spacious and comfortable seats with extra legroom. Passengers can also purchase food and drinks on the train at Café Acela.
Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY train information with Amtrak Acela:
- Average Duration: 11 h 36 min
- Amtrak Acela frequency: 1 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Union Station and arriving in Exchange Street Station.
Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Union Station and need to travel around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Buffalo, NY most often arrive at Exchange Street Station and need to travel around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) from this train station to the city center.
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Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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