How much is the bus ticket from Buffalo to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Buffalo to Washington start from $95. The average price for this route is around $169. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Buffalo to Washington?

The average bus travel time from Buffalo to Washington is 15h, covering a distance of 471 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 40m and is operated by New York Trailways .

Which bus companies service the Buffalo to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 48 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , New York Trailways .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Buffalo to Washington?

The earliest bus departs from Buffalo to Washington at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Buffalo to Washington?

A bus trip from Buffalo to Washington generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Buffalo to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is New York Trailways , with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 4430 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Buffalo to Washington?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company New York Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Buffalo to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is New York Trailways , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Buffalo to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is New York Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Buffalo to Washington from $95 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Buffalo to Washington on January 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	13h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:20pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	13h 10m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:20pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h	8:20am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	14h 35m	1:35pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	11:59pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h 6m	3:05pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Buffalo to Washington on January 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	11:15pm	Transportation Center	15h 5m	2:20pm	Washington	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:50am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	12h 55m	11:45pm	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:55am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h 50m	4:45pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	13h 15m	11:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	1:45pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h	4:45am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Buffalo to Washington on January 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	11:15pm	Transportation Center	15h 5m	2:20pm	Washington	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:20pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	13h 10m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:55am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h 50m	4:45pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	14h 45m	11:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	1:45pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h	4:45am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Buffalo to Washington on January 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:20pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	13h 45m	1:05pm	Union Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:50am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	12h 55m	11:45pm	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:55am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h 50m	4:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	7:30am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h	10:30pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	13h 15m	11:45pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Buffalo to Washington on January 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	14h 5m	1:05pm	Union Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:50am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	12h 55m	11:45pm	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:55am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h 50m	4:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	7:30am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h	10:30pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	13h 15m	11:45pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Buffalo to Washington on January 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	13h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:50am	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	12h 55m	11:45pm	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:55am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h 50m	4:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	7:30am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h	10:30pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30am	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	13h 15m	11:45pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:57 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Buffalo to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 15 hours, and with fares starting at just $95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

48bus per day

15hAverage Duration

471 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$95 - $541	Average Duration15h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$121 - $1,257	Average Duration13h 2m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Buffalo and Washington?

Stops in Buffalo

A
Buffalo Airport
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B
Transportation Center
185 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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C
Exchange Street Station
75 Exchange St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
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E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA
Map

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,013 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,496 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87496 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $95

Greyhound Buffalo Washington recent customer reviews

Hi Grey hound compani and all nice emploeys and very clean inside bus The driver fromBaflo to new york very happy face friendly and all pasenger they whre happy .☺ same from new york to washington.☺ and persons came helped for pull out lagages from bus side boxes🍀 Important : new york terminal sallon long time i and some pasengers loking and wate for poower plock for charger. It is better put power charges station at one side of sallon. thanks again Ali 🍀☺🙏

Aliasghar Z.

September 11, 2019

New York Trailways

4/54,431 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Buffalo to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Buffalo to Washington start from $95. The average price for this route is around $169. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Buffalo to Washington?
The average bus travel time from Buffalo to Washington is 15h, covering a distance of 471 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 40m and is operated by New York Trailways.
Which bus companies service the Buffalo to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 48 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, New York Trailways.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Buffalo to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Buffalo to Washington at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Buffalo to Washington?
A bus trip from Buffalo to Washington generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Buffalo to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is New York Trailways, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 4430 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Buffalo to Washington?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company New York Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Buffalo to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is New York Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Buffalo to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is New York Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-10

$157

01-11

$161

Today

$154

01-13

$234

01-14

$205

01-15

$111

01-16

$134

01-17

$130

The cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Jan 15, 2026 with a price of $111

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $111 to $278 for a bus ticket from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $111 which is on 2026-01-15.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.