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Compare train and bus for New York, NY to Niagara Falls, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Niagara Falls, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 8h 48m. 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 $46, and a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 307 miles (495 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$117 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration Fastest 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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 New York, NY to Niagara Falls, NY:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Niagara Falls, NY costing on average $117 (€95).
Other travel options to Niagara Falls, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Train takes on average 9h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom New York, NY to Niagara Falls, NY
How to get from New York, NY to Niagara Falls, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New York, NY to Niagara Falls, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:00 AM9h30New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.6:30 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$811One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:00 AM9h30New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.6:30 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$811One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus11:00 AM8h35New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.7:35 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$831One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 283 Empire Service1:20 PM9h18Penn Station, New York, NY10:38 PMNiagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY$1181One-way0 transfers
- 281 Empire Service10:20 AM9h25Penn Station, New York, NY7:45 PMNiagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY$1341One-way0 transfers
- 63 Maple Leaf7:15 AM9h37Penn Station, New York, NY4:52 PMNiagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY$1341One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:00 PM9h15New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.9:15 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$831One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:00 AM9h30New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.7:30 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$831One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 AM9h40New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.5:40 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$831One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Niagara Falls, NY
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Niagara Falls, NY:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Niagara Falls, NY costing on average $117 (€95).
Other travel options to Niagara Falls, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Train takes on average 9h 25m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, 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 Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. and arrive in Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound, Shortline Bus to go to Niagara Falls, NY by bus.
- Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Niagara Falls, NY by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Niagara Falls, NY by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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