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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 $66. For those with little time consider booking a bus 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 $66, and a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 308 miles (497 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$156 Average price | $123 Average price Cheapest |
14h 10m Average total duration 13h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 34m Average total duration Fastest 13h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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 $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $156 (€128).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 40m.
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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.
7:20 PM15h40Niagara Falls, NY11:00 AMWashington, DC$851One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:20 PM15h40Niagara Falls, NY11:00 AMWashington, DC$851One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:20 AM14h10Niagara Falls, NY3:30 PMWashington, DC$1101One-way0 transfers
Other options
6:20 PM15h40Niagara Falls, NY10:00 AMWashington, DC$1071One-way0 transfers
1:50 PM15h50Niagara Falls, NY5:40 AMWashington, DC$1201One-way0 transfers
3:20 AM15h45Niagara Falls, NY7:05 PMWashington, DC$1681One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niagara Falls, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $156 (€128).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 40m.
- Around 7 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
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