Trains from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY

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TodayApr 29
from $176
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from $81
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Buffalo
    Destination location: Depew Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $176
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Buffalo
    Destination location: Exchange Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $179
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Buffalo
    Destination location: Depew Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $256
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Buffalo
    Destination location: Exchange Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $259
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Buffalo
    Destination location: Exchange Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $381
Train Washington to Buffalo: Trip Overview

Train Washington to Buffalo: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$184
Average train trip duration13h 54m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure6:20 AM
Distance292 miles (470 km)
Latest train departure10:00 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Washington to Buffalo Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains6
Earliest and Latest Train Departures6:20AM - 10:00PM
Minimum Price$81
Average Ticket Price$184
Minimum Trip Duration12h14m
Average Train Trip Duration13h54m
Distance292 miles (470 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington - Buffalo

The average train ticket price from Washington to Buffalo is $184. The best way to find train tickets from Washington to Buffalo is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Washington and Buffalo is around 13h 54m, although the fastest train will take about 12h 14m. This is the time it takes to travel the 292 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Washington to Buffalo can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Washington to Buffalo by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Washington to Buffalo, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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$81
The cheapest trip from Washington to Buffalo was searched and found on May 4, 2024 with a price of $81

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 $81 to $127 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 $81 which is on 2024-05-04.

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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