The cheapest and fastest trains from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY
Cheapest price
£121
Average price
£121
Fastest journey
8 h 53 m
Average duration
9 h 6 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
495 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY will cost around £121 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £121.
Of the 3 trains that leave Niagara Falls, NY for New York, NY every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 495 km distance in an average of 9 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
280 Empire Service3:528h53Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY12:45Penn Station, New York, NY£1211One-way0 changes
64 Maple Leaf11:509h26Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY21:16Penn Station, New York, NY£1211One-way0 changes
284 Empire Service6:478h58Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY15:45Penn Station, New York, NY£1211One-way0 changes
280 Empire Service3:528h53Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY12:45Penn Station, New York, NY£1211One-way0 changes
284 Empire Service6:478h58Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY15:45Penn Station, New York, NY£1211One-way0 changes
64 Maple Leaf11:509h26Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY21:16Penn Station, New York, NY£1211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 8h 50m. 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 coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 495 km
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Live departures
Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY trains for today, Thursday 7 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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![]() | 11:47 Niagara Falls, NY | 8h58 | 20:45 New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:50 Niagara Falls, NY | 10h25 | 3:15 New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY
Trains from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:49, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 495 km distance in 8h 53m.
Distance 495 km |
Average train duration 9h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 8h 53m |
First train 1:49 |
Last train 22:16 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, Seajets from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY trainsAmtrak, Seajets trains will get you between Niagara Falls, NY and New York, NY from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Niagara Falls, NY to New York, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Niagara Falls, NY and New York, NY
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with several parking spaces for short and long-term use.
- Rainforest Cafe
- Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls USA
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Sheraton Niagara Falls
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Niagara Falls New York
- Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak services
- Bus: Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) buses available
- Taxi services available
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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