Train tickets from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC, US

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Next departures for Buffalo to Washington on November 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
    Depew Station
    Union StationCheapest
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
      Depew Station
      Union StationFastest
      Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
        Exchange Street Station
        Union StationNo tags
        Amtrak
          Exchange Street Station
          Union StationNo tags
          Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
            Exchange Street Station
            Union StationNo 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$69 - $312Average Duration15h
            12kg CO₂e
            Average Price$86 - $1,243Average Duration13h 5m
            43kg CO₂e

            Train Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

            Please note, this information is subject to change.

            Average ticket price$227
            Average train trip duration13h 5m
            Number of daily trains20
            Earliest train departure4:18am
            Distance291 miles (469 km)
            Latest train departure12:40pm

            Buffalo to Washington Train

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

            Best price found
            10/30
            $167
            10/31
            $231
            Today
            $87
            11/02
            No data
            11/03
            $132
            11/04
            No data
            11/05
            $120
            11/06
            $155
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 1, 2025 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 $790 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 $120 which is on 2025-11-05.

            About Train Travel

            Train Travel Tips

            Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Buffalo to Washington is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

            Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Washington, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

            By choosing the train between Buffalo and Washington, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

            Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Buffalo to Washington.

            Did you know?

            Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

            You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

            The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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