The cheapest and fastest trains from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$200
Average price
$209
Fastest journey
13 h 22 m
Average duration
16 h 20 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
497 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC will cost around $209 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $200.
Of the 4 trains that leave Niagara Falls, NY for Washington, DC on Tue, Dec 02, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 02 the direct trains cover the 497 km distance in an average of 16 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 h 22 m .
On Tue, Dec 02 the slowest trains will take 19 h 14 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC 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 bus which can get you there in 13h 3m. 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 €85.
Distance: 308 miles (497 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€158 Average price | €86 Average price Cheapest |
13h 38m Average total duration 13h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 33m Average total duration Fastest 13h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC trains for today, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
64 Maple Leaf · 67 Northeast Regional | 4:50 PM Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 19h04 | 11:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, December 2 | |||||
![]() | 7:42 AM Niagara Falls, NY | 13h41 | 9:23 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:37 AM Niagara Falls, NY | 13h22 | 11:59 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC
Trains from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC run on average 7 times per day, taking around 13h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $105 (€85) but you can travel from only $77 (€62) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 308 miles (497 km) distance in 13h 10m.
Distance 308 miles (497 km) |
Average train duration 13h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $105 (€85) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 13h 10m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Niagara Falls, NY and Washington, DC from $77 (€62). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with several parking spaces for short and long-term use.
- Rainforest Cafe
- Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls USA
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Sheraton Niagara Falls
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Niagara Falls New York
- Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak services
- Bus: Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) buses available
- Taxi services available
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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