There are 10 ways to get from Washington DC to Buffalo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DCA - BUF
4h 7m$104–757Drive 347.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Buffalocar 347.9 mi
8h 4m$64–92Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Buffalotrain Empire Service / ...
13h 11m$167–402Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark to Buffalobus Adt N816 / ...
13h 52m$86–311Train, bus
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Nybus 510
17h 50m$117–363Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane IAD - BUF
4h 35m$68–456Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane BWI - BUF
4h 36m$80–1,105Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (ROC)plane DCA - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
5h 35m$161–946Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Rochester, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Rochester (ROC)plane BWI - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
6h 5m$127–1,244Bus via Scranton
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Buffalobus
16h 46m$96–207
Washington DC to Buffalo by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Buffalo is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $100 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from 11 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Buffalo via Washington Union Station and Newark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Buffalo via Washington Union Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
The distance between Washington DC and Buffalo is 314 miles. The road distance is 349.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 13h 11m and costs $160 - $410.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Washington DC to Buffalo, including transfers.
Washington DC to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $100 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $410 and takes 13h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $320 and takes 13h 52m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Buffalo via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 13h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn 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 Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Washington DC to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Buffalo is 350 miles. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Washington DC to Buffalo.
There are 264+ hotels available in Buffalo.


