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Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from $69. 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 bus costs an average of $69, and a flight costs an average of $95.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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$215 Average price | $171 Average price | $135 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY by train, bus or flight.
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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.
- 162 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service6:20 AM12h35Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:55 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$1881One-way1 transfer
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- 162 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service6:20 AM12h35Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:55 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$1881One-way1 transfer
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AA515810:08 PM1h23Ronald Reagan National Airport11:31 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport$5151One-way0 transfers
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- 98 Silver Meteor · 283 Empire Service7:13 AM14h29Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:42 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$3941One-way1 transfer
+FlixBus6:05 AM12h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station6:30 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$2021One-way1 transfer- +FlixBus6:05 AM12h45Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station6:50 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$2021One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM13h45Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station10:45 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$2071One-way1 transfer
B62554 · B64153:39 PM4h21Ronald Reagan National Airport8:00 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport$3771One-way1 transfer- AA553110:47 AM1h27Ronald Reagan National Airport12:14 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport$5151One-way0 transfers
AA1588 · AA12036:46 AM6h05Baltimore/Washington International Airport12:51 PMBuffalo Niagara International Airport$4181One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $92 (€75).
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $95 (€77).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 35m.
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 19 buses 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, bus, 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
- Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- 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 bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, American Airlines.
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