How much is the train ticket from Buffalo to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Buffalo to Washington start from R 1 370. The average price for this train route is around R 3 185. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Buffalo to Washington?

The average train journey time from Buffalo to Washington is 13h 1m, covering a distance of 470 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 18m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Buffalo to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 16 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Buffalo to Washington?

The earliest train from Buffalo to Washington departs at 04:28. And the latest train departs at 12:40.

Train Buffalo to Washington from R 1 304 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Buffalo to Washington on 30 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:05	Depew Station	17h 55m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:45	Depew Station	11h 13m	15:58	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:28	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	15:58	Union Station	No tags
	04:28	Exchange Street Station	12h 57m	17:25	Union Station	No tags
	04:28	Exchange Street Station	13h 19m	17:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Washington on 31 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:45	Depew Station	12h 44m	17:29	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	07:39	Depew Station	12h 19m	19:58	Union Station	Fastest
	04:28	Exchange Street Station	13h 1m	17:29	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	07:22	Exchange Street Station	12h 36m	19:58	Union Station	No tags
	04:28	Exchange Street Station	13h 1m	17:29	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Washington on 2 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:05	Depew Station	17h 55m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:45	Depew Station	11h 13m	15:58	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:28	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	15:58	Union Station	No tags
	04:28	Exchange Street Station	12h 57m	17:25	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:28	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	15:58	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Washington on 3 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:05	Depew Station	17h 55m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:45	Depew Station	11h 13m	15:58	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:28	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	15:58	Union Station	No tags
	04:28	Exchange Street Station	12h 57m	17:25	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:28	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	15:58	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Washington on 4 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:05	Depew Station	17h 55m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:45	Depew Station	11h 13m	15:58	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:28	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	15:58	Union Station	No tags
	04:28	Exchange Street Station	12h 57m	17:25	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:28	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	15:58	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Washington on 5 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:05	Depew Station	17h 55m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:45	Depew Station	11h 13m	15:58	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:28	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	15:58	Union Station	No tags
	04:28	Exchange Street Station	12h 57m	17:25	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	04:28	Exchange Street Station	11h 30m	15:58	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:25 AM 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 6 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 073, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47bus per day

15h 6mAverage duration

470 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 073 - R 5 250	Average duration15h 6m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 370 - R 10 666	Average duration13h 1m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Buffalo, NY and Washington, DC, US?

Buffalo, NY

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Exchange Street Station
75 Exchange St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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Washington, DC, US

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Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5752 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 370

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Buffalo to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Buffalo to Washington start from R 1 370. The average price for this train route is around R 3 185. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Buffalo to Washington?
The average train journey time from Buffalo to Washington is 13h 1m, covering a distance of 470 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 18m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Buffalo to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 16 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Buffalo to Washington?
The earliest train from Buffalo to Washington departs at 04:28. And the latest train departs at 12:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

27/01

R 1 401

28/01

R 1 884

Today

R 2 689

30/01

R 2 093

31/01

R 3 960

01/02

No data

02/02

R 1 836

03/02

R 1 932

The cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 401

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 R 1 401 to R 9 433 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 R 1 836, which is on 2026-02-02.