The cheapest and fastest trains from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
£108
Average price
£211
Fastest journey
11 h 42 m
Average duration
12 h 48 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC will cost around £211 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £108.
To travel from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC you need to make at least one change.
64 Maple Leaf · 67 Northeast Regional12:1518h39Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY6:54Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1081One-way1 change
64 Maple Leaf · 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK12:1514h45Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY3:00Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1241One-way2 changes
284 Empire Service · 129 Northeast Regional7:1212h50Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY20:02Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1581One-way1 change
280 Empire Service · 93 Northeast Regional4:1813h07Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY17:25Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1871One-way1 change
284 Empire Service · 193 Northeast Regional7:1213h40Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY20:52Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1871One-way1 change
280 Empire Service+
2159 NextGen Acela4:1811h42Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY16:00Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£3231One-way1 change
284 Empire Service · 129 Northeast Regional7:1212h50Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY20:02Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1581One-way1 change
284 Empire Service+
2167 Acela7:1212h51Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY20:03Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£3701One-way1 change
280 Empire Service · 93 Northeast Regional4:1813h07Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY17:25Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1871One-way1 change
280 Empire Service · 19 Crescent4:1813h29Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY17:47Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£2201One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 coach costs an average of £49, and a flight costs an average of £70.
Distance: 470 km
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£140 Average Price | £185 Average Price | £102 Average Price Cheapest |
13h 52m Average total duration 13h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 2m Average total duration 13h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC trains for today, Monday 8 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
284 Empire Service · 129 Northeast Regional | 7:12 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 12h50 | 20:02 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
284 Empire Service · 193 Northeast Regional | 7:12 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 13h40 | 20:52 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
284 Empire Service+ 2167 Acela | 7:12 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 12h51 | 20:03 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
64 Maple Leaf · 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK | 12:15 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 14h45 | 3:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2 changes | |
64 Maple Leaf · 67 Northeast Regional | 12:15 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 18h39 | 6:54 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
280 Empire Service · 93 Northeast Regional | 4:18 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 13h07 | 17:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
280 Empire Service · 97 Silver Meteor | 4:18 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 14h06 | 18:24 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
280 Empire Service · 19 Crescent | 4:18 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 13h29 | 17:47 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
280 Empire Service+ 2159 NextGen Acela | 4:18 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 11h42 | 16:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC
Trains from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC run on average 7 times per day, taking around 13h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £68 but you can travel from only £49 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 470 km distance in 12h 40m.
Distance 470 km |
Average train duration 13h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £68 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 12h 40m |
First train 3:20 |
Last train 22:00 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Buffalo, NY and Washington, DC from £49. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Buffalo, NY and Washington, DC
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking lots in the vicinity.
- Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
- Liberty Hound
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Downtown/Canalside
- Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER
- The Westin Buffalo
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Empire Service and Maple Leaf trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro Rail: Erie Canal Harbor Station
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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