The average train between Washington, DC and Buffalo takes 14h 1m and the fastest train takes 11h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington, DC to Buffalo. 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 Washington, DC and Buffalo. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington, DC is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Buffalo at 3:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Washington, DC to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Washington, DC station and arriving at Buffalo station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
Washington, DC to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington, DC to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Buffalo station.
Book your Washington, DC to Buffalo train tickets online with Amtrak Acela, Amtrak and Amtrak Northeast Regional.
The distance between Washington, DC and Buffalo is 470.4 km. The road distance is 1,064 km.
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Buffalo via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 12h 40m.