How to travel from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY

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Travel Information between Washington, DC and Buffalo, NY

distanceDistance291 miles (470 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$68 - $90
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $68 (€61) • 13 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $90 (€82) • 1 h 14 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound, Republic Airlines or Amtrak

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

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from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY

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

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train

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

Amtrak86 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service
08:50AM13h02
Union Station, Washington, DC
09:52PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
$2371One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Amtrak86 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service
08:50AM13h02
Union Station, Washington, DC
09:52PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
$2371One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Amtrak86 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service
08:50AM13h02
Union Station, Washington, DC
09:52PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
$2371One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Amtrak66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf
10:00PM17h42
Union Station, Washington, DC
03:42PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
$2501One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak170 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service
05:00AM14h05
Union Station, Washington, DC
07:05PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
$3421One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak Acela2152 Acela+Amtrak281 Empire Service
05:55AM13h10
Union Station, Washington, DC
07:05PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
$7131One-way
1 transfer

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Travel on FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound travel between Washington and Buffalo 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 operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak travel running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by travel 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 travel journey between Washington and Buffalo.

    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.

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