How to travel from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC

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Travel Information between Buffalo, NY and Washington, DC

distanceDistance291 miles (470 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$65 - $96
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $65 (€56) • 12 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $96 (€83) • 1 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, CommutAir or Amtrak

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 291 miles (470 km) to Washington, DC from Buffalo, NY. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, CommutAir 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.

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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.

FlixBus
07:50AM14h10
Buffalo, NY
10:00PMWashington, DC
$1481One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
07:50AM14h10
Buffalo, NY
10:00PMWashington, DC
$1481One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Republic Airlines
06:00AM3h20
Buffalo Niagara International Airport, NY (BUF)
09:20AMRonald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
$3591One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Amtrak
07:22AM13h35
Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
08:57PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$2061One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak
04:28AM12h55
Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
05:23PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$2811One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak
04:28AM13h35
Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
06:03PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$2811One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
07:30AM14h30
Buffalo, NY
10:00PMWashington, DC
$1501One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
11:59PM14h21
Buffalo, NY
02:20PMWashington, DC
$1501One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
07:50AM15h30
Buffalo, NY
11:20PMWashington, DC
$1481One-way
1 transfer
American Airlines
10:23AM5h36
Buffalo Niagara International Airport, NY (BUF)
03:59PMRonald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
$3591One-way
1 transfer
Republic Airlines
06:00AM5h00
Buffalo Niagara International Airport, NY (BUF)
11:00AMRonald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
$3591One-way
1 transfer
American Airlines
01:43PM3h56
Buffalo Niagara International Airport, NY (BUF)
05:39PMRonald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
$3591One-way
1 transfer

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Travel on FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound travel between Buffalo and Washington at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak travel running daily, you can travel by travel across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela travel for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your travel journey between Buffalo and Washington, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      FAQs: Travel from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC

      FAQs: 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 options to travel between Buffalo, NY and Washington, DC including taking a train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to travel to Washington, DC from Buffalo, NY is a bus with an average price of $65 (€56).

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

      Taking a bus costs $31 (€26) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $96 (€83) for the same trip.

      A bus is $30 (€26) less than a train with an average ticket price of $95 (€82) from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC.

      The quickest way to travel between Buffalo, NY and Washington, DC is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Getting to Washington, DC by bus takes 12 h 15 min on average.

      Getting to Washington, DC by train takes 12 h 50 min 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:

      • 1 bus a day.
      • 1 train 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 when traveling from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC:

        The following travel companies offer services from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC:

        • FlixBus or Greyhound can get you to Washington, DC by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC for $65 (€56) on Omio.
        • CommutAir, Republic Airlines, psa airlines or air wisconsin can get you to Washington, DC by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Republic Airlines from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC for $95 (€82) on Omio.
        • Amtrak or VIA Rail can get you to Washington, DC by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC for $96 (€83) on Omio.

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

        • You'll find direct buses with.
        • You'll find direct flights with.
        • You can book a direct train with.

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

        Many of our customers who book a trip from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Baltimore, MD or Boston, MA. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Buffalo, NY and Washington, DC itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Washington, DC and any of these top destinations today!
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