How much is the train ticket from Buffalo to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Buffalo to Washington start from $86. The average price for this train route is around $198. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Buffalo to Washington?

The average train ride duration from Buffalo to Washington is 13h 1m, covering a distance of 292 miles (470 km). The quickest train can get you there in 12h 18m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Buffalo to Washington route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 16 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Buffalo to Washington?

The earliest train departs from Buffalo to Washington at 4:28am. And the latest train departs at 12:40pm.

Train Buffalo to Washington from $81 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Buffalo to Washington on January 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:05am	Depew Station	17h 55m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	4:45am	Depew Station	11h 13m	3:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	4:28am	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	3:58pm	Union Station	No tags
	4:28am	Exchange Street Station	12h 57m	5:25pm	Union Station	No tags
	4:28am	Exchange Street Station	13h 19m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Buffalo to Washington on January 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:45am	Depew Station	12h 44m	5:29pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	7:39am	Depew Station	12h 19m	7:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
	4:28am	Exchange Street Station	13h 1m	5:29pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	7:22am	Exchange Street Station	12h 36m	7:58pm	Union Station	No tags
	4:28am	Exchange Street Station	13h 1m	5:29pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Buffalo to Washington on February 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:05am	Depew Station	17h 55m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	4:45am	Depew Station	11h 13m	3:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	4:28am	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	3:58pm	Union Station	No tags
	4:28am	Exchange Street Station	12h 57m	5:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	4:28am	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	3:58pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Buffalo to Washington on February 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:05am	Depew Station	17h 55m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	4:45am	Depew Station	11h 13m	3:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	4:28am	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	3:58pm	Union Station	No tags
	4:28am	Exchange Street Station	12h 57m	5:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	4:28am	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	3:58pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Buffalo to Washington on February 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:05am	Depew Station	17h 55m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	4:45am	Depew Station	11h 13m	3:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	4:28am	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	3:58pm	Union Station	No tags
	4:28am	Exchange Street Station	12h 57m	5:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	4:28am	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	3:58pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Buffalo to Washington on February 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:05am	Depew Station	17h 55m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	4:45am	Depew Station	11h 13m	3:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	4:28am	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	3:58pm	Union Station	No tags
	4:28am	Exchange Street Station	12h 57m	5:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	4:28am	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	3:58pm	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 a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 15 hours 6 minutes and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47bus per day

15h 6mAverage Duration

292 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$67 - $327	Average Duration15h 6m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$86 - $663	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

4/55,752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5752 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $86

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

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

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 train ticket from Buffalo to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Buffalo to Washington start from $86. The average price for this train route is around $198. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Buffalo to Washington?
The average train ride duration from Buffalo to Washington is 13h 1m, covering a distance of 292 miles (470 km). The quickest train can get you there in 12h 18m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Buffalo to Washington route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 16 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Buffalo to Washington?
The earliest train departs from Buffalo to Washington at 4:28am. And the latest train departs at 12:40pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/27

$87

01/28

$117

Today

$167

01/30

$130

01/31

$246

02/01

No data

02/02

$114

02/03

$120

The cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Jan 27, 2026 with a price of $87

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 $87 to $586 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 $114 which is on 2026-02-02.