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

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TodayMay 7
TomorrowMay 8
from $187
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SatMay 10
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MonMay 12
from $104
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Buffalo
    Destination location: Depew Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Buffalo
    Destination location: Exchange Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Buffalo
    Destination location: Exchange Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Buffalo
    Destination location: Exchange Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Buffalo
    Destination location: Exchange Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Buffalo.

Average Price$68 - $232Average Duration14h 35m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$86 - $827Average Duration13h 54m
43kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Buffalo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Buffalo. The journey takes about 14 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39bus per day
14h 35mAverage Duration
$68Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Train Washington to Buffalo: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$212
Average train trip duration13h 54m
Number of daily trains8
Earliest train departure5:00am
Distance291 miles (469 km)
Latest train departure10:00pm

Washington to Buffalo Train

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington to Buffalo was searched and found on May 12, 2025 with a price of $104

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

You can expect to pay from $104 to $686 for a train ticket from Washington to Buffalo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $104 which is on 2025-05-12.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Washington and Buffalo is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Buffalo.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Buffalo you take, 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 Washington and Buffalo, 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 Washington to Buffalo.

Did you know?

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

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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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