How to travel from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY

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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 $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. 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 $71, and a flight costs an average of $97.

Distance: 292 miles (470 km)

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$175

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1.4 - 2.8kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY

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

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:00PM14h20
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
06:20AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center
$1331One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:00PM14h20
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
06:20AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center
$1331One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

psa airlinesAA5158
10:08PM1h23
Ronald Reagan National Airport
11:31PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
$4801One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf
10:00PM17h32
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
03:32PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
$1861One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak80 Carolinian · 63 Maple Leaf
07:25PM20h07
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
03:32PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
$2701One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak152 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service
08:22AM13h20
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
09:42PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
$3741One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
07:30PM12h25
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
07:55AMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal
$1341One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
07:30PM12h45
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
08:15AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center
$1351One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined
05:00PM14h30
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
07:30AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center
$1351One-way
2 transfers
JetBlue AirwaysB61888 · B61602
06:00AM3h40
Ronald Reagan National Airport
09:40AMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
$2291One-way
1 transfer
JetBlue AirwaysB61154 · B6715
07:00AM6h04
Ronald Reagan National Airport
01:04PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
$3181One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2491 · AA2429
07:54PM3h56
Baltimore/Washington International Airport
11:50PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
$2741One-way
1 transfer

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Washington, DC and Buffalo, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY is a bus with an average price of $71 (€57).

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

A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $94 (€75).

A bus is $26 (€20) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $97 (€77).

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 35m.

Bus takes on average 12h 25m.

The distance from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY is approximately 292 miles (470 km).
The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY is:
  • Around 32 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY:
  • Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
  • Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Best Bus to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY:
  • 2 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Toronto, ON, Niagara Falls, NY, Newark, NJ, Chicago, IL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Buffalo, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
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