4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 $67, and a flight costs an average of $93.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
Compare flight with
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$279 Average price | $170 Average price | $129 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 18m Average total duration 12h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 28m Average total duration 12h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $170 (€140).
A bus is $150 (€123) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $279 (€230).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 48m.
Bus takes on average 12h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY
How to get from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
· · 7:40 PM19h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station3:05 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$1071One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- · · 7:40 PM19h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station3:05 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$1071One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus+6:05 AM12h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station6:30 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$1191One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service3:20 AM15h43Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:03 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$1281One-way2 transfers
- 66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf10:00 PM17h40Washington Union Station, Washington, DC3:40 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$1461One-way1 transfer
- 170 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service5:05 AM13h58Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:03 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$1881One-way1 transfer
- · 5:50 PM14h10Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station8:00 AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$1071One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+ · 7:10 AM13h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station8:15 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$1111One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus+ · 7:10 AM13h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station8:35 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$1111One-way2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jul 14
Jul 15
Jul 16
Jul 17
Jul 18
Jul 19
Jul 20
Jul 21
Jul 22
Jul 23
Jul 24
Jul 25
Jul 26
Jul 27
Jul 28
Jul 29
Jul 30
Jul 31
Aug 01
Aug 02
Aug 03
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY
Travel to Buffalo, NY 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 Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $170 (€140).
A bus is $150 (€123) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $279 (€230).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 48m.
Bus takes on average 12h 58m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Buffalo, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Best Bus to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, American Airlines.
Travelling from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
