The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY
Cheapest price
£242
Average price
£268
Fastest journey
13 h 2 m
Average duration
13 h 41 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY will cost around £268 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £242.
Of the 3 trains that leave Washington, DC for Buffalo, NY every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 470 km distance in an average of 13 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 14 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 £58, and a train costs an average of £80.
Distance: 470 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£189 Average Price | £81 Average Price Cheapest | £183 Average Price |
12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 32m Average total duration 13h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
86 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service | 13:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 12h52 | 02:42 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 1 change | |
80 Carolinian · 63 Maple Leaf | 22:15 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 22h17 | 20:32 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 1 change | |
| Thursday 4 December | |||||
66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf | 03:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 17h32 | 20:32 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:00 Washington, DC | 14h05 | 23:05 Buffalo, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY
Trains from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £80 but you can travel from only £58 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 470 km distance in 13h 0m.
Distance 470 km |
Average train duration 11h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £80 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 13h 0m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Washington, DC and Buffalo, NY from £58. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY 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 Buffalo, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Washington, DC and Buffalo, NY
- 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
- 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
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