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Compare train and bus for Boston, MA to Niagara Falls, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Niagara Falls, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $115 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 13h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $115, while a train costs an average of $278.
Distance: 408 miles (658 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$278 Average price | $115 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 7m Average total duration 13h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 38m Average total duration Fastest 13h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Boston, MA to Niagara Falls, NY:
A bus is $163 (€136) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Niagara Falls, NY costing on average $278 (€233).
Other travel options to Niagara Falls, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 7m.
Tickets start at around $278 (€233) compared to roughly $145 (€121) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-133.14 (€-111.69). The journey takes 13h 37m versus 6h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Boston, MA to Niagara Falls, NY
How to get from Boston, MA to Niagara Falls, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Niagara Falls, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
+FlixBus7:00 AM12h30Boston, Bus Terminal South Station7:30 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$1011One-way1 transfer
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- +FlixBus7:00 AM12h30Boston, Bus Terminal South Station7:30 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$1011One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- +FlixBus7:00 AM12h30Boston, Bus Terminal South Station7:30 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$1011One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 171 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service8:18 AM14h20Back Bay station, Boston, MA10:38 PMNiagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY$3601One-way1 transfer
- 171 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service8:12 AM14h26South Station, Boston, MA10:38 PMNiagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY$3601One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM13h55Boston, Bus Terminal South Station6:10 AMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$1011One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+1:30 AM16h10Boston, Bus Terminal South Station5:40 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$1011One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 PM19h50Boston, Bus Terminal South Station5:40 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$1081One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA to Niagara Falls, NY
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Niagara Falls, NY:
A bus is $163 (€136) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Niagara Falls, NY costing on average $278 (€233).
Other travel options to Niagara Falls, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 7m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Niagara Falls, NY as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Niagara Falls, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Niagara Falls, NY by train.
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