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Compare train and bus for Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Rochester, NY:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Rochester, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 2m.
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How to get from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 284 Empire Service6:27 AM1h44Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY8:11 AMRochester station, Rochester, NY$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 284 Empire Service6:27 AM1h44Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY8:11 AMRochester station, Rochester, NY$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 64 Maple Leaf11:30 AM1h41Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY1:11 PMRochester station, Rochester, NY$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 280 Empire Service3:42 AM1h45Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY5:27 AMRochester station, Rochester, NY$281One-way0 transfers
- 284 Empire Service · 448 Lake Shore Limited6:27 AM3h33Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY10:00 AMRochester station, Rochester, NY$561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Rochester, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 2m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Niagara Falls, NY and Rochester, 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 Rochester station, Rochester, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY and arrive in Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY.
- Travel with Amtrak, Seajets to go to Rochester, NY by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Trailways to go to Rochester, NY by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Seajets.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Trailways.
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