How much does a bus ticket from Buffalo to Washington cost?

The bus ticket price from Buffalo to Washington starts at R 1 198. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Buffalo to Washington 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!

How long is the bus ride from Buffalo to Washington?

The average travel time between Buffalo and Washington is around 15h, although the fastest bus will take about 12h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 471 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Buffalo and Washington?

The number of buses from Buffalo to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 38 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Buffalo to Washington by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Buffalo to Washington?

When taking the bus from Buffalo to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, New York Trailways.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Buffalo to Washington?

Buses travelling between Buffalo and Washington leave from Buffalo Airport or Transportation Center and arrive at Dupont Circle, Union Station, Metro Center Station.

Bus Buffalo to Washington from R 1 116 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Buffalo to Washington on 12 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:20	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	14h 50m	08:10	Union Station	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	23:15	Transportation Center	13h 5m	12:20	Washington	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	13h 30m	11:30	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	22:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	14h 20m	12:20	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	Bus	22:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	21h 45m	19:45	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:20	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	13h 10m	11:30	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	22:20	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	14h	12:20	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h 55m	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Washington on 13 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	06:00	Transportation Center	13h 25m	19:25	Washington	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:50	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	12h 55m	23:45	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	16h 20m	17:15	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h	22:30	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	13h 15m	23:45	Union Station	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	23:15	Transportation Center	13h 5m	12:20	Washington	No tags
	Bus	13:45	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h	04:45	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	17:20	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	14h 50m	08:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Washington on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	13h 30m	11:30	Union Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:50	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	12h 55m	23:45	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	16h 20m	17:15	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h	22:30	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	13h 15m	23:45	Union Station	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	23:15	Transportation Center	13h 5m	12:20	Washington	No tags
	Bus	13:45	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h	04:45	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	17:20	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	14h 50m	08:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Washington on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	14h 5m	13:05	Union Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:50	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	12h 55m	23:45	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	16h 20m	17:15	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h	22:30	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	13h 15m	23:45	Union Station	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	23:15	Transportation Center	13h 5m	12:20	Washington	No tags
	Bus	13:45	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h	04:45	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	17:20	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	14h 50m	08:10	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:03 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Buffalo to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 15 hours and with fares starting at just R 1 198, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

15hAverage duration

471 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 198 - R 5 467	Average duration15h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 495 - R 21 823	Average duration13h 5m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87370 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 198

Greyhound Buffalo Washington recent customer reviews

Hi Grey hound compani and all nice emploeys and very clean inside bus The driver fromBaflo to new york very happy face friendly and all pasenger they whre happy .☺ same from new york to washington.☺ and persons came helped for pull out lagages from bus side boxes🍀 Important : new york terminal sallon long time i and some pasengers loking and wate for poower plock for charger. It is better put power charges station at one side of sallon. thanks again Ali 🍀☺🙏

Aliasghar Z.

11 September 2019

New York Trailways

4/54 411 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.2

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Buffalo and Washington?

Stops in Buffalo

A - Buffalo Airport

B - Transportation Center

C - Exchange Street Station

Stops in Washington

A - Dupont Circle

B - Union Station

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC, US by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Buffalo to Washington cost?
The bus ticket price from Buffalo to Washington starts at R 1 198. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Buffalo to Washington 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!
How long is the bus ride from Buffalo to Washington?
The average travel time between Buffalo and Washington is around 15h, although the fastest bus will take about 12h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 471 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Buffalo and Washington?
The number of buses from Buffalo to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 38 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Buffalo to Washington by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Buffalo to Washington?
When taking the bus from Buffalo to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, New York Trailways.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Buffalo to Washington?
Buses travelling between Buffalo and Washington leave from Buffalo Airport or Transportation Center and arrive at Dupont Circle, Union Station, Metro Center Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

R 2 284

11/11

R 2 056

Today

R 2 020

13/11

R 2 108

14/11

R 1 845

15/11

R 1 291

16/11

R 1 739

17/11

R 1 309

The cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 291

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 291 to R 2 688 for a bus ticket from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 291, which is on 2025-11-15.