How to travel from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY

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Compare train and bus for Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $80 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, while a train costs an average of $101.

Distance: 307 miles (495 km)

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9h 33m

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from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY

How to get from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:50 AM9h25
    Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY
    12:15 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    $921One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:50 AM9h25
    Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY
    12:15 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    $921One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak280 Empire Service
    3:42 AM9h03
    Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY
    12:45 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $1511One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Amtrak64 Maple Leaf
    11:30 AM9h46
    Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY
    9:16 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $1341One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak284 Empire Service
    6:27 AM9h18
    Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY
    3:45 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $1511One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:50 AM9h20
    Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY
    2:10 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    $1091One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:20 AM9h25
    Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY
    5:45 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    $1191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:20 PM9h25
    Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY
    8:45 AMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    $1261One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY

Travel to New York, 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 New York, NY.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Niagara Falls, NY and New York, NY including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of $80.

This is compared to other travel options from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY:

A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY costing on average $101.

The fastest way to travel from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY is by train with an average journey time of 9h 25m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 33m.

The distance from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY is approximately 307 miles (495 km).
The average frequency per day from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Niagara Falls, NY and New York, NY as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY:
  • Trains mostly depart from Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
  • Buses mostly depart from Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY and arrive in New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave..
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound to go to New York, NY by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Atlantic City, NJ, Toronto, ON. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New York, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in New York, NY to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a well-rounded experience in New York, NY, 4 to 5 days are recommended to explore major attractions like Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Broadway shows, and various museums, while also allowing time for dining and local neighborhood exploration.
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