There are 6 ways to get from Detroit, MI to Niagara Falls by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Windsor to Aldershottrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Aldershot to Canadian Bordertrain Maple Leaf
5h 59m$64–230Drive 237.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit, MI to Niagara Fallscar 237.9 mi
4h 18m$44–63Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171 / ...
9h 3m$52–99Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 40 bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DTW - BUF
- Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Main Street & Pine Avenuebus
5h 49m$89–632Fly to Rochester, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC)plane DTW - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 36m$155–944Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane DTW - YYZ
- Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus
7h 24m$515–1,366
Detroit, MI to Niagara Falls by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit, MI to Niagara Falls is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit, MI to Niagara Falls is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit, MI station to Niagara Falls. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Main Street & Pine Avenue via Cleveland Bus Station and Ellicott Street & MTC Static. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit, MI to Niagara Falls. However, there are services departing from Windsor and arriving at Canadian Border via Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Detroit, MI and Niagara Falls is 242 miles. The road distance is 239.3 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit, MI to Niagara Falls without a car is to bus which takes 9h 3m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Detroit, MI to Niagara Falls, including transfers.
Detroit, MI to Niagara Falls bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit, MI to Niagara Falls train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Windsor station.
The best way to get from Detroit, MI to Niagara Falls is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $60 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Niagara Falls, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Detroit, MI to Canadian Border via Windsor and Aldershot in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Main Street & Pine Avenue via Cleveland Bus Station, Buffalo, and Ellicott Street & MTC Static in around 9h 3m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Detroit to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Detroit to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Windsor to Aldershot
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–200
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $50–130
- Business
- $85–190
- Business Plus
- $95–200
- Economy
- $55–140
- Economy Plus
- $60–150
Train from Rochester to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $25–80
- Business
- $55–160
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $28–90
- Economy Plus
- $30–95
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit, MI to Niagara Falls bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Detroit, MI to Niagara Falls train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Aldershot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit, MI to Niagara Falls is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Detroit, MI to Niagara Falls.
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