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

The bus ticket price from Washington to Buffalo starts at R 863. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to Buffalo 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 Washington to Buffalo?

The average travel time between Washington and Buffalo is around 14h 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 12h. This is the time it takes to travel the 471 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from Washington to Buffalo 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 Washington to Buffalo by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Washington to Buffalo?

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

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

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

Bus Washington to Buffalo from R 922 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Washington to Buffalo on 8 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	15:00	Washington	13h	04:00	Ellicott St & MTC	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:30	Union Station	12h 25m	07:55	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
	14:30	Union Station	14h 30m	05:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	16:55	Union Station	14h 35m	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:30	Union Station	12h 45m	08:15	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Buffalo on 9 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	14:00	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	16h 30m	06:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:30	Union Station	12h 25m	07:55	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
	01:00	Union Station	15h 15m	16:15	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:00	Union Station	12h 50m	18:50	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	09:00	Union Station	13h 45m	22:45	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Buffalo on 12 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:00	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	17h 30m	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:00	Union Station	12h 30m	18:30	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	Fastest
	01:00	Union Station	15h 15m	16:15	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
	01:05	Union Station	15h 15m	16:20	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:00	Union Station	12h 50m	18:50	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:37 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Buffalo

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Buffalo. The journey takes about 14 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 863, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day

14h 55mAverage duration

471 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 863 - R 4 437	Average duration14h 55m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 509 - R 13 680	Average duration13h 34m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 226 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 358 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87358 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 863

Greyhound Washington Buffalo recent customer reviews

I arrived 20 mins early as the ticket stated. We left 5 minutes later. This worries me that I might “miss” my bus in the future because the bus wants to leave early. The only thing I can think is the bus driver took a head count and knew he could leave without missing anyone. Leaving DC at 7:05AM I was scheduled to arrive in Buffalo at 8:50pm. My connecting bus in Baltimore was over an hour late. This caused me to miss my connection in Harrisburg PA. I was then rerouted, with some backtracking, through to NYC at 10pm. This did allow me to get NYC pizza which is a plus but I arrived in Buffalo at 6am. So that pizza cost me some Dollars, 9 hours of my time and a good nights sleep in a warm bed. I like taking the bus because it is inexpensive (alternative to flying) but will not take it if I have plans the next day.

Andrew A.

13 February 2020

driver was very helpful with my bus connection in nyc

Meihua B.

13 February 2023

Always happy with my ride

Wanda S.

10 January 2020

Amtrak

4/55 570 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Peter Pan

4/56 316 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and Buffalo?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Buffalo

A - Buffalo Airport

B - Transportation Center

C - Exchange Street Station

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

How much does a bus ticket from Washington to Buffalo cost?
The bus ticket price from Washington to Buffalo starts at R 863. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to Buffalo 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 Washington to Buffalo?
The average travel time between Washington and Buffalo is around 14h 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 12h. This is the time it takes to travel the 471 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Washington and Buffalo?
The number of buses from Washington to Buffalo 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 Washington to Buffalo by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Washington to Buffalo?
When taking the bus from Washington to Buffalo, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Buffalo?
Buses travelling between Washington and Buffalo leave from Union Station or Dupont Circle and arrive at Buffalo Airport, Transportation Center, Exchange Street Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

06/11

R 2 058

07/11

R 1 268

Today

R 2 270

09/11

R 2 111

10/11

R 1 667

11/11

R 922

12/11

R 1 543

13/11

R 1 366

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of R 922

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

You can expect to pay from R 922 to R 15 342 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Buffalo, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 922, which is on 2025-11-11.

Usually FlixBus, Amtrak 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Buffalo, NY?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time14h 55m	Avg priceR 1 697	Daily departures42
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time13h 34m	Avg priceR 3 620	Daily departures10

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