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Niagara Falls History Museum
Compact local history museum covering the city’s development, tourism, and military past. A strong introduction to Niagara Falls beyond the waterfalls.
Cheapest price
$85
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
8 h 5 m
Average duration
9 h 9 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
496 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Niagara Falls, ON is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Niagara Falls, ON will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
Of the 23 buses that leave New York, NY for Niagara Falls, ON on Tue, Aug 04, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 496 km distance in an average of 9 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 5 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 10 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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ADT N810 · ADT N810B
ADT N806
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ADT N806Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Niagara Falls, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $57.
Distance: 308 miles (496 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$73 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $168 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Niagara Falls, ON:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Niagara Falls, ON costing on average $102.
A bus is $95 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Niagara Falls, ON costing on average $168.
Other travel options to Niagara Falls, ON take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 49m.
Train takes on average 9h 36m.
Tickets start at around $73 compared to roughly $119 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46. The journey takes 8h 49m versus 6h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Infobus, New York Trailways, Trailways.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $247 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 10h56 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Niagara Falls, ON buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ADT N814 · ADT N816 | 5:15 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 12h05 | 5:20 AM Niagara Falls, GO/VIA & Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 6:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 12h40 | 6:40 AM Niagara Falls (Mount Carmel), ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 12h10 | 6:40 AM Niagara Falls (Mount Carmel), ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 10h35 | 5:05 AM Niagara Falls, Table Rock Centre Station, ON | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 7:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 10h50 | 6:40 AM Niagara Falls (Mount Carmel), ON | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 7:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 9h15 | 5:05 AM Niagara Falls, Table Rock Centre Station, ON | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 15h05 | 10:55 AM Niagara Falls, Upper Rpds Rd (Rapidsview Bus Parking), ON | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 9h05 | 5:05 AM Niagara Falls, Table Rock Centre Station, ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 10h25 | 6:25 AM Niagara Falls, Table Rock Centre Station, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 14h55 | 10:55 AM Niagara Falls, Upper Rpds Rd (Rapidsview Bus Parking), ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 10h40 | 6:40 AM Niagara Falls (Mount Carmel), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N816 | 8:00 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 9h20 | 5:20 AM Niagara Falls, GO/VIA & Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 8h05 | 5:05 AM Niagara Falls, Table Rock Centre Station, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 10:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 12h05 | 10:55 AM Niagara Falls, Upper Rpds Rd (Rapidsview Bus Parking), ON | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 10:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 15h15 | 2:05 PM Niagara Falls (Mount Carmel), ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 10h56 | 10:55 AM Niagara Falls, Upper Rpds Rd (Rapidsview Bus Parking), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
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ADT N806 | 5:15 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 10h00 | 3:15 PM Niagara Falls, GO/VIA & Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
· + FlixBus | 5:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 14h15 | 8:05 PM Niagara Falls, Upper Rpds Rd (Rapidsview Bus Parking), ON | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 8:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 15h45 | 11:50 PM Niagara Falls, Table Rock Centre Station, ON | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 8:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 12h00 | 8:05 PM Niagara Falls, Upper Rpds Rd (Rapidsview Bus Parking), ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 11h05 | 8:05 PM Niagara Falls, Upper Rpds Rd (Rapidsview Bus Parking), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 11h10 | 8:40 PM Niagara Falls, Upper Rpds Rd (Rapidsview Bus Parking), ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 10h40 | 8:40 PM Niagara Falls, Upper Rpds Rd (Rapidsview Bus Parking), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N810 · ADT N810B | 10:00 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 10h10 | 8:10 PM Niagara Falls, GO/VIA & Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from New York, NY to Niagara Falls, ON run on average 14 times per day, taking around 8h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $53 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 308 miles (496 km) distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 308 miles (496 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Niagara Falls, ON — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Niagara Falls, ON trip today.
Compact local history museum covering the city’s development, tourism, and military past. A strong introduction to Niagara Falls beyond the waterfalls.
War of 1812 museum at Lundy’s Lane Battlefield with exhibits, artifacts, and cemetery tours. Excellent for understanding a pivotal local battle.
Art gallery and museum in nearby Queenston celebrating landscape painter Laura Secord? No, David Milne. Strong collection for Canadian art fans.
The world-famous waterfall precinct with dramatic viewpoints, promenades, and attractions. It is the essential Niagara Falls experience for first-time visitors.
Riverside park with formal gardens, broad lawns, and seasonal fireworks views. It is one of the best places for relaxed classic falls panoramas.
Scenic road and trail following the river past gardens, rapids, and historic sites. Ideal for walking, cycling, and leisurely sightseeing stops.
Icewine is Niagara's signature sweet dessert wine, made from grapes frozen on the vine. The region's climate and vineyards make it a defining local specialty.
Peameal bacon on a bun is a Southern Ontario classic of cured pork loin rolled in cornmeal, often served simply in a soft bun with mustard.
Butter tarts are a classic Ontario dessert with a flaky shell and gooey butter-sugar filling. They are a beloved bakery staple across the region.
Refined Canadian fine dining at a winery estate, known for Niagara wine pairings, elegant tasting menus, and vineyard views.
Well-known casual Italian spot on Clifton Hill, recognized for generous portions, lively atmosphere, and reliable family-friendly service.
Established winery restaurant in Niagara-on-the-Lake serving seasonal regional cuisine with estate wines in a relaxed upscale setting.
Moderate for Canada. Hotels near the falls are pricey, but dining and local transit are in line with major Ontario tourist areas.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants before tax. Round up or tip 10% for taxis. Small change or 10% is common at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Niagara Falls, ON by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Niagara Falls, ON, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to Niagara Falls, ON buses use the New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. to Niagara Falls, Table Rock Centre Station station pair, with some services arriving at Niagara Falls, Table Rock Centre Station. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Niagara Falls, ON bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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