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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Cheapest price
$84
Average price
$93
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 22 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
495 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $84.
Of the 7 buses that leave Niagara Falls, NY for New York, NY on Thu, Jul 16, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 495 km distance in an average of 9 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest buses will take 9 h 25 m 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 55m. 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 $40, and a train costs an average of $69.
Distance: 307 miles (495 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration Fastest 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY costing on average $95 (€78).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 59m.
Tickets start at around $82 (€67) compared to roughly $122 (€100) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€33). The journey takes 8h 59m versus 6h 23m 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.
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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
The table below shows live departures for Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 12:00 PM Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY | 9h35 | 9:35 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY | 9h15 | 6:35 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY | 9h25 | 8:45 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:50 AM Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY | 9h25 | 12:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 AM Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY | 9h20 | 2:10 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY | 9h25 | 5:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY | 9h30 | 7:20 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 307 miles (495 km) distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 307 miles (495 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Leading museum of modern and contemporary art, home to influential works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
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Elevated park built on a former rail line, offering gardens, public art, and fresh perspectives on the West Side.
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