Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. 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 $9, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price |
1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY
Compare the available ways to get from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $16 (€14).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY
How to get from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:20 PM0h30Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY9:50 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:20 PM0h30Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY9:50 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus9:20 PM0h30Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY9:50 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
284 Empire Service6:37 AM0h33Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY7:10 AMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$181One-way0 transfers
280 Empire Service3:42 AM0h34Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY4:16 AMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$181One-way0 transfers
64 Maple Leaf11:40 AM0h33Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY12:13 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:20 PM0h55Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY10:15 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:00 PM1h00Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY1:00 PMCheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:20 AM0h30Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY8:50 AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$121One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 22
Oct 23
Oct 24
Oct 25
Oct 26
Oct 27
Oct 28
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY
Travel to Buffalo, 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 Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY.

This is compared to other travel options from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $16 (€14).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Niagara Falls, NY and Buffalo, NY as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY and arrive in Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Travelling from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
