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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$220

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$175

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$138

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5h 1m

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2h 1m

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12h 30m

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13h 28m

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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
    9:00 AM13h45
    Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    10:45 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center
    $1341One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:00 AM13h45
    Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    10:45 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center
    $1341One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • psa airlinesAA5243
    10:35 PM1h24
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    11:59 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
    $4441One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf
    10:00 PM17h32
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    3:32 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
    $1591One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service
    3:20 AM15h35
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    6:55 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
    $2181One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak86 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service
    8:50 AM12h52
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    9:42 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
    $2551One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:00 AM13h25
    Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    10:25 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal
    $1381One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 AM14h35
    Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    12:35 AMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal
    $1341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 AM14h55
    Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    12:55 AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center
    $1371One-way
    1 transfer
  • JetBlue AirwaysB62254 · B6415
    1:20 PM4h47
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    6:07 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
    $2971One-way
    1 transfer
  • JetBlue AirwaysB61954 · B6415
    12:00 PM6h07
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    6:07 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
    $2971One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA2670 · AA1915
    6:12 AM6h53
    Baltimore/Washington International Airport
    1:05 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport
    $3361One-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:
  • 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.
  • Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
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 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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