How to travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC

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Compare train and bus for Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €62. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 13h 3m. 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 €62, and a train costs an average of €85.

Distance: 308 miles (497 km)

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How to get from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.

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

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10:50AM14h25
Niagara Falls, NY
01:15AMWashington, DC
$851One-way
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10:50AM14h25
Niagara Falls, NY
01:15AMWashington, DC
$851One-way
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FlixBus
10:50AM14h25
Niagara Falls, NY
01:15AMWashington, DC
$851One-way
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FAQs: Travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC

Travel to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC.

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There are 2 options to travel between Niagara Falls, NY and Washington, DC including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of $78 (€62).

This is compared to other travel options from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC:

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $107 (€85).

The fastest way to travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC is by bus with an average journey time of 13h 55m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 10m.

The distance from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC is approximately 308 miles (497 km).
The average frequency per day from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Niagara Falls, NY and Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC:
  • Trains mostly depart from Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
  • Buses mostly depart from Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, NFTA to go to Washington, DC by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.
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