How to get to Buffalo, NY from Washington, DC

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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

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£126

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12h 30m

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13h 28m

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12h 58m

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1.4 - 2.8kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY

How to get to Buffalo, NY from Washington, DC by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:0013h45
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
22:45Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center
£1041One-way
1 change

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:0014h55
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
00:55Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center
£1031One-way
1 change

Fastest

psa airlinesAA5531
09:591h27
Ronald Reagan National Airport
11:26Buffalo Niagara International Airport
£3901One-way
0 changes

Other options

Amtrak152 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service
08:2213h20
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
21:42Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
£3241One-way
1 change
Amtrak162 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service
06:2012h35
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
18:55Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY
£3241One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:0013h25
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
22:25Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal
£1051One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:0014h35
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
00:35Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal
£1041One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
00:4515h40
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
16:25Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center
£1101One-way
1 change
JetBlue AirwaysB62254 · B6415
13:594h58
Ronald Reagan National Airport
18:57Buffalo Niagara International Airport
£3091One-way
1 change
UnitedUA4236
08:201h30
Dulles International Airport
09:50Buffalo Niagara International Airport
£3701One-way
0 changes
UnitedUA4335
12:401h34
Dulles International Airport
14:14Buffalo Niagara International Airport
£3701One-way
0 changes

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Washington, DC and Buffalo, NY including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY is a coach with an average price of £51.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 35m.

Coach takes on average 12h 25m.

The Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY distance is approximately 470 km.
The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY:
  • 2 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Toronto, ON, Niagara Falls, NY, Newark, NJ, Chicago, IL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Buffalo, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.

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