The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY
Cheapest price
£112
Average price
£179
Fastest journey
13 h 38 m
Average duration
15 h 39 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
497 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY will cost around £179 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £112.
To travel from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY you need to make at least one change.
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service3:2016h15Washington Union Station, Washington, DC19:35Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY£1121One-way2 changes
66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf22:0018h42Washington Union Station, Washington, DC16:42Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY£1271One-way1 change
98 Silver Meteor · 283 Empire Service7:2015h08Washington Union Station, Washington, DC22:28Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY£1861One-way1 change
170 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service5:0514h30Washington Union Station, Washington, DC19:35Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY£2091One-way1 change
86 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service8:5013h38Washington Union Station, Washington, DC22:28Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY£2191One-way1 change
86 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service8:5013h38Washington Union Station, Washington, DC22:28Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY£2191One-way1 change
170 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service5:0514h30Washington Union Station, Washington, DC19:35Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY£2091One-way1 change
98 Silver Meteor · 283 Empire Service7:2015h08Washington Union Station, Washington, DC22:28Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY£1861One-way1 change
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service3:2016h15Washington Union Station, Washington, DC19:35Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY£1121One-way2 changes
66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf22:0018h42Washington Union Station, Washington, DC16:42Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY£1271One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 coach with prices starting from £49. 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 coach costs an average of £49, and a train costs an average of £69.
Distance: 497 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£126 Average Price | £95 Average Price Cheapest |
13h 28m Average total duration Fastest 12h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 47m Average total duration 13h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY trains for today, Tuesday 21 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 Carolinian · 63 Maple Leaf | 17:15 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 23h27 | 16:42 Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 1 change | |
66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf | 22:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 18h42 | 16:42 Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 22 April | |||||
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service | 3:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 16h15 | 19:35 Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 2 changes | |
170 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service | 5:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 14h30 | 19:35 Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 1 change | |
98 Silver Meteor · 283 Empire Service | 7:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 15h08 | 22:28 Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 1 change | |
86 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service | 8:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 13h38 | 22:28 Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY
Trains from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY run on average 4 times per day, taking around 12h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £49 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 497 km distance in 13h 15m.
Distance 497 km |
Average train duration 12h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 13h 15m |
First train 3:20 |
Last train 22:00 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 84 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Niagara Falls, NY from £49. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Washington, DC and Niagara Falls, NY
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
- 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
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