The average train between Washington and Buffalo takes 14h 10m and the fastest train takes 11h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington 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 and Buffalo. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Buffalo at 3:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Buffalo station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
Washington to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo station.
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The distance between Washington and Buffalo is 470 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 35m.