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Compare train and bus for Philadelphia, PA to Niagara Falls, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Niagara Falls, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €89 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 11h 11m. 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 €89, while a train costs an average of €185.
Distance: 295 miles (476 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€185 Average price | €89 Average price Cheapest | €106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 24m Average total duration 10h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 11m Average total duration Fastest 10h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Philadelphia, PA to Niagara Falls, NY:
A bus is €96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Niagara Falls, NY costing on average €185.
Other travel options to Niagara Falls, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 24m.
Tickets start at around €185 compared to roughly €106 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-79.11. The journey takes 10h 54m versus 6h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Philadelphia, PA to Niagara Falls, NY
How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Niagara Falls, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Niagara Falls, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
+FlixBus6:05 AM11h35Philadelphia Bus Station5:40 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY€1171One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- +FlixBus6:05 AM11h35Philadelphia Bus Station5:40 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY€1171One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM11h00Philadelphia Bus Station9:30 AMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY€1411One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 PM12h25Philadelphia Bus Station6:10 AMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY€1451One-way1 transfer
- +FlixBus8:20 AM11h10Philadelphia Bus Station7:30 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY€1511One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM12h45Philadelphia Bus Station9:15 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY€1531One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Niagara Falls, NY:
A bus is €96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Niagara Falls, NY costing on average €185.
Other travel options to Niagara Falls, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 24m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Niagara Falls, NY as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia Bus Station and arrive in Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Niagara Falls, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Niagara Falls, NY by train.
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