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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 prices starting from €52. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 8h 54m. 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 €52, and a train costs an average of €58.

Distance: 307 miles (495 km)

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€98

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9h 49m

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9h 19m

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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
09:50AM9h25
Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY
07:15PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
$771One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
02:20PM9h00
Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY
11:20PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
$751One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak280 Empire Service
03:52AM8h53
Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY
12:45PMPenn Station, New York, NY
$921One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak64 Maple Leaf
11:50AM10h25
Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY
10:15PMPenn Station, New York, NY
$821One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak284 Empire Service
06:47AM8h58
Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY
03:45PMPenn Station, New York, NY
$921One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:20AM9h10
Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY
05:30PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
$771One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:50AM9h25
Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY
04:15PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
$771One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:05PM9h05
Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY
10:10PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
$771One-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 travel options from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to New York, NY from Niagara Falls, NY is by taking a bus, which costs on average $50 (€45).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY:

Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.

Taking a bus costs $18 (€16) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $68 (€61).

The fastest way to get to New York, NY from Niagara Falls, NY is by bus with an average travel time of 8 h 30 min.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Getting to New York, NY by train takes 8 h 53 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 306 miles (494 km) between Niagara Falls, NY and New York, NY.

The average frequency per day from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY is:

  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • 3 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY:

    • You can go to New York, NY from Niagara Falls, NY by bus with FlixBus or Infobus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $50 (€45) with FlixBus from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY on Omio.
    • You can go to New York, NY from Niagara Falls, NY by train with Amtrak or VIA Rail. You'll see cheap train tickets for $68 (€61) with Amtrak from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY with the following travel companies:

    • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus or Infobus.
    • Direct trains with VIA Rail with 3 direct trains per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to New York, NY as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to New York, NY from Niagara Falls, NY.

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA or Atlantic City, NJ. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Niagara Falls, NY and New York, NY itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between New York, NY and any of these top destinations today!
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