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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 0m. 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 £69.
Distance: 470 km
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Most popular Flight | Train | Coach |
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£209 Average Price | £128 Average Price | £97 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 18m Average total duration 12h 48m 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus15:0014h15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:15Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal£1291One-way1 change
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FlixBus · FlixBus15:0014h15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:15Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal£1291One-way1 change
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6:0512h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station18:30Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal£1631One-way1 change
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6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service3:2015h43Washington Union Station, Washington, DC19:03Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY£1451One-way2 changes
66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf22:0017h40Washington Union Station, Washington, DC15:40Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY£1591One-way1 change
170 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service5:0513h58Washington Union Station, Washington, DC19:03Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY£2581One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus15:0014h35Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:35Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center£1291One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus14:4513h55Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station4:40Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal£1301One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus14:4514h15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:00Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center£1301One-way2 changes
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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 £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average £128.
A coach is £112 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average £209.
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 48m.
Coach takes on average 12h 58m.
- Around 37 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.
- 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 United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Best Bus to go to Buffalo, NY by coach.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, American Airlines.
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