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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 £45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 53m. 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 £45, and a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 497 km
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£94 Average Price Cheapest | £127 Average Price |
13h 46m Average total duration 13h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 23m Average total duration Fastest 12h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY
How to get to Niagara Falls, NY from Washington, DC by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus16:0015h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station7:05Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY£931One-way1 change
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FlixBus · FlixBus16:0015h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station7:05Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY£931One-way1 change
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6:0513h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station19:30Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY£1121One-way1 change
Other options
66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf22:0018h52Washington Union Station, Washington, DC16:52Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY£1861One-way1 change
162 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service6:2013h25Washington Union Station, Washington, DC19:45Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY£2961One-way1 change
152 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service8:2014h18Washington Union Station, Washington, DC22:38Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY£3561One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus15:0015h10Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station6:10Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY£931One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:0520h05Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW)6:10Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY£941One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus23:3518h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station17:40Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY£1021One-way1 change
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FAQs: 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 coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls, NY costing on average £127.
Other travel options to Niagara Falls, NY take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 16m.
- Around 9 coaches 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 coach 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.
- Coaches mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Best Bus to go to Niagara Falls, NY by coach.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Niagara Falls, NY by train.
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