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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 an average ticket price of CHF98 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 13h 32m. 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 CHF98, while a train costs an average of CHF247.
Distance: 308 miles (497 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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CHF247 Average price | CHF98 Average price Cheapest |
13h 32m Average total duration Fastest 13h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 12m Average total duration 13h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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 Washington, DC:
A bus is CHF149 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC costing on average CHF247.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 12m.
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How to get from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM15h00Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY2:20 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union StationCHF721One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM15h00Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY2:20 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union StationCHF721One-way1 transfer
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9:50 AM13h40Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY11:30 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union StationCHF971One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus11:20 PM26h15Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY1:35 AMWashington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW)CHF751One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM14h25Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY7:15 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union StationCHF801One-way1 transfer
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9:20 PM14h10Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY11:30 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union StationCHF851One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC:
A bus is CHF149 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC costing on average CHF247.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 12m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
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