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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 £52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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 £52, and a flight costs an average of £70.
Distance: 470 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£155 Average Price | £164 Average Price | £83 Average Price Cheapest |
13h 6m Average total duration 12h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 20m Average total duration 13h 50m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Washington, DC from Buffalo, NY by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC
Travel to Washington, DC 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 Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC.

There are 3 options to travel from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC including taking a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Buffalo, NY and Washington, DC is a coach with an average price of £46.
This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC:
A coach is £18 less than a flight with an average ticket price of £64 from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC.
A coach is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC costing on average £72.
The fastest way to get to Washington, DC from Buffalo, NY is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 13 min.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Coach takes on average 13 h.
Train takes 13 h on average.
The Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC distance is approximately 291 miles.
The average frequency per day from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC is:
- Around 14 coaches per day.
- 20 flights a day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Washington, DC from Buffalo, NY as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC:
The following travel companies offer services from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC:
- FlixBus or Greyhound can get you to Washington, DC by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC for £46 on Omio.
- Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Washington, DC by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Republic Airlines Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC tickets on Omio for £73.
- Amtrak or VIA Rail can get you to Washington, DC by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC for £72 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:
- Direct flights with with 1 direct flight per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Washington, DC as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Buffalo, NY and Washington, DC.
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