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Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £51. 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 coach costs an average of £51, and a flight costs an average of £70.
Distance: 470 km
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£159 Average Price | £126 Average Price | £100 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 30m Average total duration 12h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 28m Average total duration 12h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get to Buffalo, NY from Washington, DC by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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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FAQs: Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average £68.
A coach is £18 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average £70.
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 35m.
Coach takes on average 12h 25m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 19 coaches 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, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
- Coaches mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Best Bus to go to Buffalo, NY by coach.
- 2 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, American Airlines.
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