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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 prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. 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 |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price |
1h 9m Average total duration 39m 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 |
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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 Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 39m.
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.
FlixBus6:50 AM0h30Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY7:20 AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$71One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus6:50 AM0h30Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY7:20 AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus6:50 AM0h30Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY7:20 AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$71One-way0 transfers
Other options
284 Empire Service6:37 AM0h33Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY7:10 AMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$161One-way0 transfers
64 Maple Leaf11:40 AM0h33Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY12:13 PMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$161One-way0 transfers
280 Empire Service3:42 AM0h34Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY4:16 AMBuffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:20 PM0h30Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY11:50 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:50 AM0h30Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY3:20 AMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:20 PM0h30Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY9:50 PMBuffalo, NFTA Metro Center$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 39m.
- Around 10 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 Amtrak, Seajets to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, NFTA to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Seajets.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, NFTA.
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