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Compare train and bus for Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Niagara Falls, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 55m.
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How to get from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:10 PM0h30Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center5:40 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$101One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus5:10 PM0h30Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center5:40 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus1:05 AM0h25Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center1:30 AMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
281 Empire Service6:55 PM0h40Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY7:35 PMNiagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY$161One-way0 transfers
283 Empire Service9:42 PM0h46Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY10:28 PMNiagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY$161One-way0 transfers
63 Maple Leaf3:32 PM1h10Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY4:42 PMNiagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:45 PM0h55Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal5:40 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 PM0h30Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center11:25 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:05 PM0h30Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center7:35 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$111One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY
Travel 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 Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY.

This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Niagara Falls, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 55m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Buffalo, NY and Niagara Falls, NY as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY and arrive in Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal and arrive in Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, NFTA to go to Niagara Falls, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Seajets to go to Niagara Falls, NY by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, NFTA.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Seajets.
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