What is the cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Buffalo?

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Buffalo is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Buffalo?

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Buffalo is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $260 - $1,800.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Buffalo via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Erie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Washington, DC and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct train from Washington, DC station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Buffalo via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

How far is it from Washington, DC to Buffalo?

The distance between Washington, DC and Buffalo is 313 miles. The road distance is 350.8 miles.

How do I travel from Washington, DC to Buffalo without a car?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Buffalo without a car is to bus via Pittsburgh which takes 12h 30m and costs $75 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Washington, DC to Buffalo?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Washington, DC to Buffalo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to Buffalo bus from?

Washington, DC to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to Buffalo train from?

Washington, DC to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington, DC to Buffalo?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Buffalo is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $260 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Pittsburgh, which costs $75 - $210 and takes 12h 30m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $900 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Washington, DC to Buffalo bus arrive?

Washington, DC to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Where does the Washington, DC to Buffalo train arrive?

Washington, DC to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Washington, DC to Buffalo?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Buffalo is 351 miles. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Washington, DC to Buffalo.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington, DC to Buffalo?

Book your Washington, DC to Buffalo train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Washington, DC to Buffalo?

Book your Washington, DC to Buffalo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Buffalo?

There are 230+ hotels available in Buffalo.

Washington, DC to Buffalo - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Washington, DC to Buffalo by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)DCA - BUF
3h 42m
$268–1,787
Drive 348.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington, DC to Buffalo348.7 mi
8h 2m
$64–92
Bus via Pittsburgh
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
3. Take the bus from Erie to Buffalo
12h 30m
$77–209
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationAcela
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BuffaloEmpire Service / ...
12h 40m
$101–867
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)BWI - BUF
3h 50m
$146–1,525
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)IAD - BUF
4h 29m
$148–991
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (ROC)DCA - ROC
2. Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY
5h 41m
$158–1,042
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to IthacaFlixBus 2682
2. Take the bus from Ithaca to BuffaloFlixBus 2685
14h 30m
$109–239
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak StationFloridian
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh to BuffaloFab510
16h 33m
$99–466

Washington, DC to Buffalo by bus

14Weekly Buses

12h 30mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 311.4 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Buffalo via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Erie in around 12h 30m.

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