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Trip Overview

The average train between Buffalo and Washington DC takes 13h 47m and the fastest train takes 11h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Buffalo to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 47m
Duration
663 mi
Distance
$437
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Buffalo to Washington DC train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Buffalo and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Buffalo is at 12:25 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 13h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority18h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h 24m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority18h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 48m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority17h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 39m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority18h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 39m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority18h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 42m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority18h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 39m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 58m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buffalo to Washington DC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 662.9 mi
  • Duration: 13h 47m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Washington DC, USA?

You can take a train from Buffalo to Washington DC via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 11h 56m.

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