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Compare train and bus for Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY
Omio recommends booking the train 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 an average ticket price of CHF8 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF8, while a train costs an average of CHF13.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF13 Average price | CHF8 Average price Cheapest | CHF4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY:
A bus is CHF5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY costing on average CHF13.
Other travel options to Niagara Falls, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 23m.
Tickets start at around CHF13 compared to roughly CHF4 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-9.26. The journey takes 53m versus 24m 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 Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY
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.
- FlixBus8:45 PM0h30Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center9:15 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NYCHF81One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus8:45 PM0h30Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center9:15 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NYCHF81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus8:45 PM0h30Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center9:15 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NYCHF81One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 63 Maple Leaf3:40 PM1h25Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY5:05 PMNiagara Falls station, Niagara Falls, ONCHF141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 AM0h30Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center9:30 AMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NYCHF81One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:20 PM0h55Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal9:15 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NYCHF81One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:35 PM0h55Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal7:30 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NYCHF81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY:
A bus is CHF5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY costing on average CHF13.
Other travel options to Niagara Falls, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 23m.
- Around 11 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 to go to Niagara Falls, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Niagara Falls, NY by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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