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How to get fromBuffalo to Washington DCby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), bus, train, subway, bus (Flixbus) or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Buffalo to Washington DC by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), bus, train, subway, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane BUF - DCA
    3h
    $138–982

  2. Drive 347.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buffalo to Washington DCcar car 347.9 mi
    8h 7m
    $64–92

  3. Bus via Youngstown

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Youngstown, OHbus bus Buffalo
    2. Take the bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    11h 57m
    $70–157

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    12h 43m
    $181–402

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Pittsburghbus bus Fab530
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    16h 10m
    $116–351

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane BUF - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3h 35m
    $83–586

  7. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane BUF - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3h 37m
    $85–1,133

  8. Bus to Rochester, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ROC - DCA
    4h 40m
    $140–800

  9. Bus to Rochester, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ROC - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 6m
    $90–464

  10. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2682
    15h 6m
    $88–158

Buffalo to Washington DC by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines flies from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo, NY to Washington DC via Youngstown, OH, Youngstown Bus Stop, Washington Union Station, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and Franklin Square+Bay A in around 11h 57m.

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