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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 $78. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13h 4m. 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 $78, and a train costs an average of $97.
Distance: 308 miles (497 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$164 Average price | $131 Average price Cheapest |
13h 34m Average total duration Fastest 13h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 36m Average total duration 13h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC
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+
9:50 AM13h55Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY11:45 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$1271One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 64 Maple Leaf · 67 Northeast Regional11:50 AM19h04Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY6:54 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1181One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 280 Empire Service+
2159 NextGen Acela3:52 AM12h11Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY4:03 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$3801One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 64 Maple Leaf · 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK11:50 AM15h10Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY3:00 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1371One-way2 transfers
- 284 Empire Service · 129 Northeast Regional6:47 AM13h15Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY8:02 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2261One-way1 transfer
- 280 Empire Service · 93 Northeast Regional3:52 AM13h33Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY5:25 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2531One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus++FlixBus9:20 PM14h05Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY11:25 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$1251One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 AM15h50Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY1:40 AMWashington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW)$1271One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 AM15h40Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY10:30 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$1271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $97 (€78).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 0m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 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 FlixBus, NFTA to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
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