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

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TodayAug 1
TomorrowAug 2
from $270
SunAug 3
from $399
MonAug 4
from $167
TueAug 5
from $162
WedAug 6
from $162
ThuAug 7
from $162
FriAug 8
from $178

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Buffalo
    Departure location: Depew Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Buffalo
    Departure location: Depew Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Buffalo
    Departure location: Exchange Street Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Buffalo
    Departure location: Exchange Street Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Buffalo
    Departure location: Exchange Street Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Buffalo to Washington.

Bus
Average Price$72 - $239Average Duration15h 10m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$86 - $404Average Duration13h 35m
43kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Buffalo to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 15 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day
15h 10mAverage Duration
$72Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

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

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$194
Average train trip duration13h 35m
Number of daily trains12
Earliest train departure4:18am
Distance292 miles (470 km)
Latest train departure12:40pm

Buffalo to Washington Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/30
$201
07/31
$216
Today
$371
08/02
$259
08/03
$384
08/04
$160
08/05
$155
08/06
$155
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of $155

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 $155 to $836 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 $155 which is on 2025-08-05.

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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