How to travel from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC

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Travel Information to Washington, DC from Buffalo, NY

Distance291 miles (470 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$58 - $91
Cheapest modeBus • $58 (€52) • 13 h
Fastest modeFlight • $81 (€73) • 1 h 13 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Republic Airlines or Amtrak

Travel 291 miles (470 km) by train, bus or flight to Washington, DC from Buffalo, NY. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Republic Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC.

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from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC

How to get from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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03:40PM15h10
Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center
06:50AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$2251One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

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03:40PM15h10
Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center
06:50AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$2251One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

psa airlinesAA5213
12:31PM1h16
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
01:47PMRonald Reagan National Airport
$4181One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak48 Lake Shore Limited · 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK
09:05AM17h55
Depew Amtrak Station, Depew, NY
03:00AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$6131One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
10:20PM13h10
Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal
11:30AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$2521One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
10:00PM13h30
Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center
11:30AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$2521One-way
1 transfer
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01:05PM14h15
Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal
03:20AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$2381One-way
3 transfers
JetBlue AirwaysB6716 · B62255
02:10PM5h30
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
07:40PMRonald Reagan National Airport
$2881One-way
1 transfer
JetBlue AirwaysB6716 · B62355
02:10PM6h53
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
09:03PMRonald Reagan National Airport
$2881One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1659 · AA2316
06:05AM6h58
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
01:03PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport
$2451One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC

Travel to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel to Washington, DC from Buffalo, NY is a bus with an average price of $58 (€52).

This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC:

Taking a bus costs $23 (€21) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $81 (€73).

A bus is $33 (€30) less than a train with an average ticket price of $91 (€82) from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC.

The fastest way to get to Washington, DC from Buffalo, NY is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 13 min.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 13 h of travel time.

Train takes 13 h on average.

The distance is approximately 291 miles (470 km) from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC.

The average frequency per day from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC is:

  • 14 buses per day.
  • 20 flights a day.
  • 8 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Washington, DC from Buffalo, NY as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC:

    • You can go to Washington, DC from Buffalo, NY by bus with FlixBus or Greyhound. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $58 (€52) with FlixBus from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC on Omio.
    • You can take a flight from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC with Republic Airlines. Cheap tickets can be found for $93 (€84) with Republic Airlines from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC.
    • You can take a train from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC with Amtrak or VIA Rail. Cheap tickets can be found for $91 (€82) with Amtrak from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:

    • Direct flights with with 1 direct flight per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Washington, DC as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Buffalo, NY and Washington, DC.

    Looking to extend your trip from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC? Many Omio customers who go from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Baltimore, MD or Boston, MA. If you're looking to explore New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Baltimore, MD or Boston, MA from Washington, DC, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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