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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 coach, with an average ticket price of £80 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £80, while a flight costs an average of £351.
Distance: 470 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
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£351 Average Price | £193 Average Price | £80 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 21m Average total duration 12h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m 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 |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY:
A coach is £114 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average £193.
A coach is £272 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average £351.
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 13m.
Train takes on average 13h 21m.
You'll arrive about 3h 16m sooner (3h 33m by flight vs 6h 49m by car). Tickets start at around £351 compared to roughly £56 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Buffalo, NY from Washington, DC by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Buffalo, NY are Niagara Falls, ON and Toronto, ON. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Buffalo, NY on Omio.
Niagara Falls, Ontario, is best known for its dramatic waterfalls and lively tourist district beside the river. It mixes classic viewpoints and parks with entertainment, casinos and easy access to nearby wine country.
Toronto is Canada’s largest city, known for its skyline, cultural mix and varied food scene. On Lake Ontario, it combines modern towers with lively neighbourhoods, museums and the CN Tower.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY:
A coach is £114 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average £193.
A coach is £272 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average £351.
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 13m.
Train takes on average 13h 21m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Buffalo, NY as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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