Trains tickets from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC, US

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Next departures for Buffalo to Washington on October 4
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Amtrak
Depew Station
Union StationCheapest
Amtrak
Depew Station
Union StationFastest
Amtrak
Exchange Street Station
Union StationNo tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Exchange Street Station
Union StationNo tags
Amtrak
Exchange Street Station
Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Buffalo to Washington.

Average Price$65 - $229Average Duration14h 45m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$86 - $461Average Duration13h 26m
43kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Buffalo to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 14 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

37bus per day
14h 45mAverage Duration
$65Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Train Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$205
Average train trip duration13h 26m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure4:18am
Distance291 miles (469 km)
Latest train departure12:40pm

Buffalo to Washington Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
09/30
$167
10/01
$171
Today
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10/03
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10/04
$257
10/05
$384
10/06
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10/07
$117
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of $117

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

You can expect to pay from $117 to $790 for a train 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 $117 which is on 2025-10-07.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Buffalo to Washington is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Washington, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Buffalo and Washington, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Buffalo to Washington.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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