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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY

Showing times and prices for Jul 09

Cheapest price

$28

Average price

$28

Fastest journey

2 h 10 m

Average duration

2 h 19 m

Trains per day

Distance

117 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochester, NY 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 Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Rochester, NY for Niagara Falls, NY on Wed, Jul 09, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jul 09 the direct trains cover the 117 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .

On Wed, Jul 09 the slowest trains will take 2 h 32 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.

63 Maple Leaf

02:20PM2h32

Rochester station, Rochester, NY

04:52PMNiagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY

$281One-way

0 transfers

281 Empire Service

05:35PM2h10

Rochester station, Rochester, NY

07:45PMNiagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY

$281One-way

0 transfers

283 Empire Service

08:22PM2h16

Rochester station, Rochester, NY

10:38PMNiagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY

$281One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €23.

Distance: 72 miles (117 km)

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Bus
€23 Average price	€12 Average price Cheapest
2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday, July 8

Last updated at 2:58 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
63 Maple Leaf	6:20 PM Rochester station, Rochester, NY	2h32	8:52 PM Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY	0 transfersDirect
281 Empire Service	9:35 PM Rochester station, Rochester, NY	2h10	11:45 PM Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY	0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, July 9
283 Empire Service	12:22 AM Rochester station, Rochester, NY	2h16	2:38 AM Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY	0 transfersDirect
This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY

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Trains from Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $10 (€8)

Distance

72 miles (117 km)

Average train duration

2h 27m

Cheapest ticket price

$28 (€23)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 7m

First train

03:42

Last train

20:25

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $10 (€8)

Train companies: Amtrak and VIA Rail from Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY trains

Buy your official Amtrak and VIA Rail train tickets to Niagara Falls, NY from Rochester, NY from $29 (€23) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular journey.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Amtrak from Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 7 min
Cheapest Price: $29
Amtrak frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Trains from Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY

FAQs: Travel by train from Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY.

Cheap train tickets from Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY can start from as little as $29 (€24) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY is $30 (€24); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY train time is 2 h 7 min covering the 73 mile (117 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY leaves at 3: 42 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY leaves at 8: 25 PM.

Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day from Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY with VIA Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the journey from Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY you can take a train with Amtrak or VIA Rail. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Niagara Falls, NY from Rochester, NY on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 25 PM.

A trip to Niagara Falls, NY from Rochester, NY is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 7 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY by train is May.

You have options as you can travel from Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY 2 different ways: train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY

Rochester

Niagara Falls

The major train station for departures in Rochester is Rochester Train Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rochester Train Station for your trip from Rochester to Niagara Falls.

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