How to get to Buffalo, NY from Niagara Falls, NY

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Compare train and coach for Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £12.

Distance: 27 km

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Compare ways to travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY

Compare the available ways to get from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY is a coach with an average price of £7.

This is compared to other travel options from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY:

A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average £12.

The fastest way to travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY is by train with an average journey time of 1h 4m.

Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Niagara Falls, NY and Buffalo, NY including taking a train and coach.

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How to get to Buffalo, NY from Niagara Falls, NY by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Best day trips from Buffalo, NY by bus

The most popular day trips by bus from Buffalo, NY are Niagara Falls, ON and Toronto, ON. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Buffalo, NY on Omio.

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Day trip from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, ON by bus

Why visit Niagara Falls, ON for the day?

Niagara Falls, Ontario, is best known for its dramatic waterfalls and lively tourist district beside the river. It mixes classic viewpoints and parks with entertainment, casinos and easy access to nearby wine country.

A view of Toronto, ON

Day trip from Buffalo, NY to Toronto, ON by bus

Why visit Toronto, ON for the day?

Toronto is Canada’s largest city, known for its skyline, cultural mix and varied food scene. On Lake Ontario, it combines modern towers with lively neighbourhoods, museums and the CN Tower.

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FAQs: Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY

Travel to Buffalo, 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 Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY.

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There are 2 options to travel between Niagara Falls, NY and Buffalo, NY including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY is a coach with an average price of £7.

This is compared to other travel options from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY:

A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average £12.

The fastest way to travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY is by train with an average journey time of 1h 4m.

Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 15m.

The Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY distance is approximately 27 km.
The average frequency per day from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY is:
  • Around 11 coaches per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Niagara Falls, NY and Buffalo, NY as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY:
  • Trains mostly depart from Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY and arrive in Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Buffalo, NY by coach.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Toronto, ON, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Boston, MA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Buffalo, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
To thoroughly enjoy Buffalo, NY, and its attractions, plan for a stay of about three days. This allows time to explore highlights such as the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, and Niagara Falls, which is a short drive away.

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