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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 $66. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 58m. 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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$127 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price |
13h 47m Average total duration 13h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 28m Average total duration Fastest 12h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY
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 · FlixBus9:00 AM14h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station11:25 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$1981One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM15h30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station1:30 AMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$1951One-way1 transfer
Fastest
162 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service6:20 AM13h15Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:35 PMNiagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY$3791One-way1 transfer
Other options
66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf10:00 PM18h42Washington Union Station, Washington, DC4:42 PMNiagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY$3141One-way1 transfer
80 Carolinian · 63 Maple Leaf5:15 PM23h27Washington Union Station, Washington, DC4:42 PMNiagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY$3551One-way1 transfer
152 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service8:22 AM14h06Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:28 PMNiagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY$4141One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus7:05 AM14h00Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station9:05 PMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$1981One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM15h00Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station7:00 AMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$1951One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 AM20h55Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW)7:00 AMNiagara Falls, Old Main St, NY$2041One-way3 transfers
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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 $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY costing on average $93 (€76).
Other travel options to Niagara Falls, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 20m.
- Around 8 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 Amtrak, Amtrak 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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