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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 Average price | €69 Average price Cheapest |
9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration Fastest 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
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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.

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.
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