There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Washington by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BUF - DCA
1h 19m$95–650Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Youngstown, OHbus Buffalo
- Take the bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
13h$64–173Bus, train via Newark
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2686 / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
10h 33m$129–245Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Buffalo-BUF to Washington351.6 mi
8h 7mDrive 351.6 mi
- Drive from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Washingtoncar 351.6 mi
8h 7m$65–93Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BUF - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 11m$66–410Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BUF - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 14m$79–1,040Bus via Newark
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Newarkbus Adt N809
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Union Stationbus New York
14h 40m$100–364Bus, train
- Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus 530
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian
17h 55m$142–448
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Washington by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Washington is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 19m and costs $95 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Washington station. However, there are services departing from BNIA Driveway & BNIA Terminal and arriving at Washington Union Station via Buffalo, NY and Youngstown Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
The distance between Buffalo Airport (BUF) and Washington is 297 miles. The road distance is 353.7 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Washington without a car is to bus and train via Newark which takes 10h 33m and costs $120 - $250.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Washington bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 19m and costs $95 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $180 and takes 13h.
The quickest flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 19m.
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Washington bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Newark station.
What companies run services between Buffalo Airport (BUF), USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from BNIA Driveway & BNIA Terminal to Washington Union Station via Washington Street & Eagle Street, Buffalo, NY, Youngstown, OH, and Youngstown Bus Stop in around 13h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Youngstown, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Buffalo to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–240
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $50–230
- Flexible
- $95–240
Bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–220
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $50–210
- Flexible
- $90–220
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Buffalo-BUF to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Washington is 354 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Washington.
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