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

The bus ticket price from Buffalo to Washington starts at R 1 214. 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 42 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 Transportation Center or Buffalo Airport and arrive at Dupont Circle, Union Station, Metro Center Station.

Bus Buffalo to Washington from R 1 122 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Buffalo to Washington on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	18h 40m	17:40	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	No tags
Bus	23:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	20h 10m	19:10	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
Bus	23:20	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	13h 45m	13:05	Union Station	No tags
Bus	23:20	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	18h 20m	17:40	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	No tags
Bus	23:20	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	19h 50m	19:10	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

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 1 214, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day

15hAverage duration

459 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 214 - R 5 500	Average duration15h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 504 - R 12 314	Average duration13h 2m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87378 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 1 231

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

4/54 412 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 - Transportation Center

B - Buffalo Airport

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 1 214. 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 42 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 Transportation Center or Buffalo Airport 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

16/11

R 2 192

17/11

R 2 032

Today

R 1 432

19/11

R 1 626

20/11

R 1 591

21/11

R 1 661

22/11

R 1 591

23/11

R 2 068

The cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 432

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 1 432 to R 3 305 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 1 591, which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.