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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 $69. 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 $69, and a flight costs an average of $95.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$286 Average price | $175 Average price | $132 Average price Cheapest | $77 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 |
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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 Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $175 (€140).
A bus is $153 (€123) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $286 (€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.
- FlixBus+
+FlixBus · FlixBus7:20 AM15h15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station10:35 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$1081One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus++FlixBus · FlixBus7:20 AM15h15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station10:35 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$1081One-way4 transfers
Fastest
AA46388:40 PM1h22Ronald Reagan National Airport10:02 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport$4041One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 162 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service6:14 AM12h49Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:03 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$2281One-way1 transfer
- 152 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service8:20 AM13h30Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:50 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$2281One-way1 transfer
- 66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf10:00 PM17h40Washington Union Station, Washington, DC3:40 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$2281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM14h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station6:25 AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$1081One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM15h20Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station12:55 AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$1081One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM17h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station4:40 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$1081One-way1 transfer
AA1614+
AA52701:58 PM4h41Baltimore/Washington International Airport6:39 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport$3011One-way1 transfer- AA2670 · AA16166:15 AM6h40Baltimore/Washington International Airport12:55 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport$3411One-way1 transfer
B6254 · B624026:00 AM7h52Ronald Reagan National Airport1:52 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport$3701One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $175 (€140).
A bus is $153 (€123) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $286 (€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 FlixBus, Greyhound, Best Bus to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, American Airlines.
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