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Compare train, bus, and flight for Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, and a flight costs an average of €77.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€170 Average price | €180 Average price | €91 Average price Cheapest |
13h 6m Average total duration 12h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 20m Average total duration 13h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
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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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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.
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.
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