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Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center
Interpretive museum near the international border focusing on Underground Railroad stories in Niagara and freedom seekers who crossed here.
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$120
Fastest journey
13 h 25 m
Average duration
14 h 24 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
497 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY will cost around $120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
Of the 10 buses that leave Washington, DC for Niagara Falls, NY on Mon, Jun 01, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 497 km distance in an average of 14 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 25 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 15 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 53m. 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 $62, and a train costs an average of $96.
Distance: 308 miles (497 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$128 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 46m Average total duration 13h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 23m Average total duration Fastest 12h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY costing on average $173 (€139).
Other travel options to Niagara Falls, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 16m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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+ FlixBus | 6:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 13h25 | 7:30 PM Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 7:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 14h10 | 9:15 PM Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 15h25 | 11:25 PM Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 15h55 | 1:30 AM Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 AM Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) | 20h05 | 6:10 AM Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 15h10 | 6:10 AM Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 15h05 | 7:05 AM Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 7:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 14h00 | 9:30 AM Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
![]() | 3:30 AM Washington, DC | 18h05 | 9:35 PM Niagara Falls, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 18h05 | 5:40 PM Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:35 AM Washington, DC | 18h05 | 9:40 PM Niagara Falls, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 AM Washington, DC | 17h30 | 10:00 PM Niagara Falls, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 AM Washington, DC | 16h20 | 10:30 PM Niagara Falls, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY run on average 9 times per day, taking around 13h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 308 miles (497 km) distance in 13h 20m.
Distance 308 miles (497 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 13h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Niagara Falls — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Niagara Falls trip today.
Interpretive museum near the international border focusing on Underground Railroad stories in Niagara and freedom seekers who crossed here.
Specialty museum in nearby North Tonawanda preserving classic carousel history, restoration workshops, and vintage rides.
Major regional history museum in nearby Buffalo with exhibits on Western New York, Pan-American Exposition history, and local culture.
The oldest state park in the United States and the essential base for viewing the falls, islands, trails, and major observation points.
Central island between the American and Horseshoe Falls with famous viewpoints, walking paths, and easy access to top attractions.
One of the closest public viewpoints to Horseshoe Falls on the U.S. side, especially popular for dramatic misty photos and sunsets.
Crispy chicken wings tossed in spicy butter hot sauce, a Western New York classic closely associated with nearby Buffalo and widely loved around Niagara Falls.
Roast beef sandwich on a kummelweck roll topped with salt and caraway, one of the region’s most iconic comfort foods.
A breaded or battered fried fish plate, often served with fries and coleslaw, especially popular in Western New York on Fridays.
Well-regarded wine bar and small plates venue offering a polished but approachable atmosphere in the downtown dining district.
Established local spot known for breakfast, brunch, sandwiches, and relaxed service in a friendly neighborhood setting.
Popular casual restaurant and bar in downtown Niagara Falls, appreciated for hearty American comfort food and a lively local feel.
Generally moderate for U.S. tourists. Attractions and hotels near the falls raise costs, but casual dining stays fairly affordable.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants if service is not included. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, hotel staff USD 2-5, and round up or tip taxis about 10-15%.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY 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, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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