How to travel from Washington to Buffalo, United States of America

The distance between Washington and Buffalo is around 380 miles (611km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Washington to Buffalo by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station and then to Buffalo.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    $190
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Bus

Take the bus to Youngstown and then to Buffalo NY.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $110
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Drive

Drive to Buffalo.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance380 miles (611km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Washington and Buffalo

There are several options for getting from Washington to Buffalo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $110 and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $38.

The distance between Washington and Buffalo is around 380 miles (611km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292 miles (470km)

It takes around 10h 50m to get from Washington and Buffalo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Washington to Buffalo is to drive which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx $38.

The cheapest way to travel between Washington and Buffalo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $110 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Washington and Buffalo. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Washington to Buffalo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

Amtrak Acela Express, Amtrak Northeast Regional and Amtrak run train services between Washington and Buffalo. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 10h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Washington and Buffalo. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Washington to Buffalo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Youngstown. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.

Greyhound USA and Barons Bus run regular bus services between Washington and Buffalo. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Washington to Buffalo. We recommend that you take the train to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station and then to Buffalo. instead which will take 10h 50m.

The closest major airport to Buffalo is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) (BUF) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Buffalo. Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) (IAG) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) (ROC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Washington and Buffalo. The distance is around 380 miles (611km) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Washington to Buffalo is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around $190.

How do I get from Washington to Buffalo

Compare travel optionsbetween Washington and Buffalo

Transport options from Washington to Buffalo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
10h 50m
$190
every 20 mins1,066km (662 miles)
Bus
12h 15m
$110
once daily880km (547 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
$38
on demand611km (380 miles)

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Airports near Buffalo

The following major airports near Buffalo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
International Airport
Distance
8 miles (13km) from Buffalo
IAG
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)
International Airport
Distance
15 miles (24km) from Buffalo
ROC
Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
International Airport
Distance
64 miles (102km) from Buffalo