There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo to Washington DC by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, subway, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BUF - DCA
3h 28m$85–556Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest- 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
4h 6m$61–957Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
11h 56m$363–563Bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2686 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
13h 36m$97–170Bus, train
- Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus 530
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
16h 10m$203–456Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 56m$64–415Bus to Rochester, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ROC - DCA
4h 38m$133–747Bus via Scranton
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Scranton Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus
16h 40m$123–219Drive 347.9 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Washington DCcar 347.9 mi
8h 7m$64–92
Buffalo to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Washington DC is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Washington DC is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $85 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via Newark Penn Station and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
The distance between Buffalo and Washington DC is 317 miles. The road distance is 350 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs $360 - $600.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Buffalo to Washington DC, including transfers.
Buffalo to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Washington DC is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $85 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $600 and takes 11h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 13h 36m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Washington DC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Washington DC via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 11h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Rochester to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pa
- Saver
- $50–210
- Flexible
- $90–220
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- OurBus
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Booking & Getting There
Buffalo to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Buffalo to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Washington DC is 350 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Buffalo to Washington DC.
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