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Compare train, bus, and flight for Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 bus costs an average of $73, and a flight costs an average of $95.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus |
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$254 Average price | $211 Average price | $144 Average price Cheapest |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 48m Average total duration 13h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 9m Average total duration 13h 39m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:30 PM15h10Buffalo, NY6:40 AMWashington, DC$941One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:30 PM15h10Buffalo, NY6:40 AMWashington, DC$941One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:00 AM13h30Buffalo, NY4:30 PMWashington, DC$2111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:59 AM15h06Buffalo, NY8:05 PMWashington, DC$1251One-way0 transfers
- 4:00 AM14h05Buffalo, NY6:05 PMWashington, DC$1751One-way0 transfers
- 4:20 AM13h45Buffalo, NY6:05 PMWashington, DC$1791One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $92 (€75).
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $95 (€77).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 40m.
Bus takes on average 13h 15m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Buffalo, NY and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Buffalo Niagara International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Barons Bus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, psa airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, psa airlines.
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