There are 9 ways to get from Washington to University at Buffalo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, subway, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, 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 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
1h 32m$163–879Drive 355.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to University at Buffalocar 355.2 mi
8h 7m$65–94Train (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 Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
12h 14m$243–475Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Buffalobus Adt N816 / ...
15h 44m$124–431Train 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
3h 5m$118–1,177Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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
3h 20m$103–535Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane DCA - YYZ
- Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airport
4h 8m$670–1,635Bus via Newark
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalobus FlixBus 2686 / ...
16h 9m$98–188Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Nybus 510
18h 52m$144–384
Washington to University at Buffalo by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to University at Buffalo is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to University at Buffalo is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $160 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to University at Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Flint Circle via New York, North Division Street & Ellicott Street and Main Street & University Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to University at Buffalo station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Buffalo Depew Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Washington and University at Buffalo is 305 miles. The road distance is 357.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to University at Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs $240 - $480.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Washington to University at Buffalo, including transfers.
Washington to University at Buffalo bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to University at Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to University at Buffalo is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $160 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $480 and takes 12h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $440 and takes 15h 44m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and University at Buffalo, NY, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to University at Buffalo via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Buffalo Depew Station in around 12h 14m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- 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 Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–280
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $60–260
- Flexible
- $110–280
Bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $45–180
- Flexible
- $80–190
- Website
- example.com
Bus from New York to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 905 374 8111
- [email protected]
- Website
- niagaraairbus.com
Shuttle from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Website
- https://www.niagaraairbus.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Washington to University at Buffalo bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to University at Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to University at Buffalo is 357 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Washington to University at Buffalo.
There are 250+ hotels available in University at Buffalo.

























