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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 £57. 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 £57, and a train costs an average of £78.
Distance: 470 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£186 Average Price | £79 Average Price Cheapest | £180 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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Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY
How to get to Buffalo, NY from Washington, DC by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple LeafCheapest
66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple LeafFastest
AA4401Other options
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service
80 Carolinian · 63 Maple Leaf
170 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service
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B61154 · B6715
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FAQs: Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY
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 £17 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average £74.
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average £78.
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 0m.
Coach takes on average 12h 30m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 18 coaches per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
- Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
- 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.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, air wisconsin, psa airlines to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, psa airlines.
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