What is the distance between Buffalo and Washington?

About 292 miles (471 km) separate Buffalo and Washington.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Buffalo to Washington?

If you're headed to Washington from Buffalo, chances are that your bus will leave from Buffalo Airport and arrive at Dupont Circle. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, The Mall/Monuments, Arlington National Cemetery, National Museum of American History and National Gallery of Art.

Bus Buffalo to Washington from $64 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Buffalo to Washington on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:20pm	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	17h	4:20pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	11:15pm	Transportation Center	13h 5m	12:20pm	Washington	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	13h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	14h 5m	1:05pm	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 November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	6:00am	Transportation Center	13h 25m	7:25pm	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	16h 20m	5:15pm	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

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Compare 2 ways to go from Buffalo to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 15 hours and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

15hAverage Duration

292 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$69 - $312	Average Duration15h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$86 - $1,243	Average Duration13h 5m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,323 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

4/54,411 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Trailways is a network of over 70 bus companies that focus on providing quality bus rides at affordable prices all over the US since 1936. Among the most famous affiliates are Trailways of New York, Pine Hill Trailways, Adirondack Trailways and Burlington Trailways. Trailways buses have WiFi, power outlets, bathrooms, air conditioning, overhead lighting, and reclinable seats with footrests. You can find two different types of Trailway fares: saver and flexible. Saver tickets are non-refundable, while flexible tickets are fully reimbursed up to one hour before travel time. If you're traveling with them, don't forget to print your boarding pass and show a valid photo ID to board the bus.

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

Where are the popular stops in Buffalo and Washington?

Stops in Buffalo

A - Buffalo Airport

B - Transportation Center

C - Exchange Street Station

Stops in Washington

A - Dupont Circle

B - Union Station

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

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

What is the distance between Buffalo and Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Buffalo to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$120

11/14

$127

Today

$110

11/16

$124

11/17

$75

11/18

$81

11/19

$92

11/20

$90

The cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $75

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 $75 to $187 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 $75 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually FlixBus 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.