How much does a train ticket cost from Buffalo to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Buffalo to Washington start from €75. The average price for this train route is around €173. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Buffalo to Washington?

The average train journey time from Buffalo to Washington is 13h 1m, covering a distance of 469 km. The fastest train gets you there in 12h 18m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Buffalo to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Buffalo to Washington departs at 04:28. And the latest train departs at 12:40.

Train Buffalo to Washington from €71 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Buffalo to Washington on 23 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:05	Depew Station	17h 55m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	07:39	Depew Station	12h 17m	19:56	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	07:22	Exchange Street Station	12h 34m	19:56	Union Station	No tags
	07:22	Exchange Street Station	12h 39m	20:01	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	07:22	Exchange Street Station	12h 34m	19:56	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Washington on 24 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:45	Depew Station	12h 44m	17:29	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	07:39	Depew Station	12h 19m	19:58	Union Station	Fastest
	04:28	Exchange Street Station	13h 1m	17:29	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	07:22	Exchange Street Station	12h 36m	19:58	Union Station	No tags
	04:28	Exchange Street Station	13h 1m	17:29	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Washington on 26 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40	Depew Station	18h 14m	06:54	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:45	Depew Station	11h 13m	15:58	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:28	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	15:58	Union Station	No tags
	04:28	Exchange Street Station	12h 57m	17:25	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:28	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	15:58	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Washington on 27 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40	Depew Station	18h 14m	06:54	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:45	Depew Station	11h 13m	15:58	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:28	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	15:58	Union Station	No tags
	04:28	Exchange Street Station	12h 57m	17:25	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:28	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	15:58	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Washington on 28 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40	Depew Station	18h 14m	06:54	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:45	Depew Station	11h 13m	15:58	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:28	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	15:58	Union Station	No tags
	04:28	Exchange Street Station	12h 57m	17:25	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:28	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	15:58	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 16:43 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 6 minutes and with fares starting at just €59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47bus per day

15h 6mAverage duration

472 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€59 - €332	Average duration15h 6m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€75 - €771	Average duration13h 1m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Buffalo, NY and Washington, DC, US?

Buffalo, NY

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Exchange Street Station
75 Exchange St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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Washington, DC, US

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Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,749 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5749 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at €75

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Buffalo to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Buffalo to Washington start from €75. The average price for this train route is around €173. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Buffalo to Washington?
The average train journey time from Buffalo to Washington is 13h 1m, covering a distance of 469 km. The fastest train gets you there in 12h 18m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Buffalo to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Buffalo to Washington?
The earliest train from Buffalo to Washington departs at 04:28. And the latest train departs at 12:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

21/01

€114

22/01

€133

Today

€114

24/01

€198

25/01

No data

26/01

€76

27/01

€76

28/01

€76

The cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of €76

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

You can expect to pay from €76 to €730 for a train 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 €76, which is on 2026-01-26.