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Compare train and bus for Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 53m. 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 $61, and a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 308 miles (497 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$125 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 46m Average total duration 13h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 23m Average total duration Fastest 12h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY costing on average $170 (€139).
Other travel options to Niagara Falls, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 16m.
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How to get from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM15h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station7:05 AMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$1241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM15h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station7:05 AMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$1241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus+
6:05 AM13h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station7:30 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$1501One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf10:00 PM18h52Washington Union Station, Washington, DC4:52 PMNiagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY$2501One-way1 transfer
- 162 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service6:20 AM13h25Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:45 PMNiagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY$3971One-way1 transfer
- 152 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service8:20 AM14h18Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:38 PMNiagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY$4761One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM15h10Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station6:10 AMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$1241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 AM20h05Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW)6:10 AMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$1261One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM18h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:40 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$1371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY costing on average $170 (€139).
Other travel options to Niagara Falls, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 16m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Niagara Falls, NY as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Best Bus to go to Niagara Falls, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Niagara Falls, NY by train.
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