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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 €67. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13h 2m. 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 €67, and a train costs an average of €87.
Distance: 308 miles (497 km)
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€83 Average price Cheapest | €145 Average price |
13h 50m Average total duration 13h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 32m Average total duration Fastest 13h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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.

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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY
Travel to Niagara Falls, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY.

This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY costing on average $110 (€87).
Other travel options to Niagara Falls, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 20m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 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 Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Niagara Falls, NY by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Best Bus to go to Niagara Falls, NY by bus.
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