The average train between Buffalo and Washington takes 13h 54m and the fastest train takes 11h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Buffalo to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Buffalo and Washington. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Buffalo is at 12:15 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Washington. However, there are services departing from Buffalo station and arriving at Washington station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
Buffalo to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
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The distance between Buffalo and Washington is 470 km. The road distance is 1,064 km.
You can take a train from Buffalo to Washington Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 11h 35m.