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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 $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 $68, and a flight costs an average of $95.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$192 Average price | $252 Average price | $139 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 52m Average total duration 13h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 2m Average total duration 13h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $192 (€155).
A bus is $113 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $252 (€204).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 22m.
Bus takes on average 13h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC
How to get from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 64 Maple Leaf · 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK12:15 PM14h45Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY3:00 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1791One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- 64 Maple Leaf · 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK12:15 PM14h45Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY3:00 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1791One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- 280 Empire Service+
2159 NextGen Acela4:18 AM11h42Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY4:00 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$5491One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 64 Maple Leaf · 67 Northeast Regional12:15 PM18h39Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY6:54 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1861One-way1 transfer
- 284 Empire Service · 129 Northeast Regional7:12 AM12h50Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY8:02 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2451One-way1 transfer
- 284 Empire Service · 193 Northeast Regional7:12 AM13h40Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY8:52 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $192 (€155).
A bus is $113 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $252 (€204).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 22m.
Bus takes on average 13h 32m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Buffalo, NY and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Buffalo Niagara International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Barons Bus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines, American Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
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