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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$101 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest |
9h 25m Average total duration Fastest 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus2:50 AM9h25Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY12:15 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$921One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus2:50 AM9h25Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY12:15 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$921One-way0 transfers
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280 Empire Service3:42 AM9h03Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY12:45 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1511One-way0 transfers
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64 Maple Leaf11:30 AM9h46Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY9:16 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1341One-way0 transfers
284 Empire Service6:27 AM9h18Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY3:45 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1511One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:50 AM9h20Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY2:10 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$1091One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:20 AM9h25Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY5:45 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$1191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:20 PM9h25Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY8:45 AMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$1261One-way0 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.

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.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 33m.
- 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.
- 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..
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound to go to New York, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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