There are 11 ways to get from Germantown to Niagara Falls by train, bus, car, subway or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 13h 59m
Cheapest option
Bus via Pittsburgh • 15h 17m
9 alternative options
Bus • 17h 41m
Train, bus • 18h 37m
Drive • 7h 25m
Germantown to Niagara Falls by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Germantown to Niagara Falls is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Germantown to Niagara Falls is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $100 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Germantown to Niagara Falls. However, there are services departing from Germantown Rd & Bowman Mill Dr and arriving at Main Street Pine Avenue North Nears via SHADY GROVE & station, Frederick Frederick Bus Stop, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Erie, PA and Ellicott Street MTC Static. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Germantown to Niagara Falls station. However, there are services departing from GERMANTOWN MARC eb and arriving at Niagara Falls Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
The distance between Germantown and Niagara Falls is 718 miles. The road distance is 378.5 miles.
The best way to get from Germantown to Niagara Falls without a car is to train which takes 13h 59m and costs $75 - $650.
It takes approximately 13h 59m to get from Germantown to Niagara Falls, including transfers.
Germantown to Niagara Falls bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Frederick Frederick Bus Stop station.
Germantown to Niagara Falls train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from GERMANTOWN MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Germantown to Niagara Falls is to train which takes 13h 59m and costs $75 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Pittsburgh, which costs $50 - $180 and takes 15h 17m.
- Distance: 718.1 miles
- Duration: 13h 59m
What companies run services between Germantown, MD, USA and Niagara Falls, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Germantown to Niagara Falls via Washington Union Station and New York Penn Station in around 13h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Germantown to Niagara Falls via Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East, SHADY GROVE & station, Frederick Frederick Bus Stop, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Erie, Erie, PA, and Ellicott Street MTC Static in around 15h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $800
Flights from Reagan Washington to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $600
Flights from Washington Dulles to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $850
Flights from Washington Dulles to Toronto via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $440
Flights from Baltimore to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $360
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $600
Flights from Washington Dulles to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $700
Flights from Reagan Washington to Buffalo via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $700
Flights from Reagan Washington to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $900
Flights from Reagan Washington to Toronto via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Buffalo via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
Flights from Reagan Washington to Buffalo via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $550
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2 - $9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Senior / Disabled
- $1 - $5
- Standard Fare
- $2 - $9
Train from GERMANTOWN MARC wb to Martinsburg W Va Marc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2 - $11
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Senior / Disabled
- $1 - $6
- Standard Fare
- $2 - $11
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2 - $9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Senior / Disabled
- $1 - $5
- Standard Fare
- $2 - $9
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50 - $490
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $25 - $180
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $45 - $320
- Business Seat - Adult
- $50 - $360
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $85 - $290
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $170 - $500
- First Class - Adult
- $170 - $490
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18 - $340
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $9 - $110
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $17 - $180
- Business Seat - Adult
- $18 - $200
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $30 - $130
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $60 - $270
- First Class - Adult
- $60 - $340
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $11 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $110 - $260
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14 - $200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $1 - $100
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $14 - $200
- Business Class Seat
- $50 - $150
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9 - $110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $9 - $40
- Child Coach - short notice
- $24 - $40
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $20 - $65
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $22 - $70
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $29 - $60
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $40 - $140
- Business Seat - short notice
- $45 - $130
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $27 - $110
Train from New York Penn Station to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19 - $170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $19 - $65
- Child Coach - short notice
- $35 - $60
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $30 - $110
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $35 - $110
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $45 - $120
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $65 - $210
- Business Seat - short notice
- $70 - $210
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $50 - $170
Train from Martinsburg Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9 - $110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $9 - $40
- Child Coach - short notice
- $24 - $40
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $20 - $65
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $22 - $70
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $29 - $60
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $40 - $130
- Business Seat - short notice
- $45 - $120
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $26 - $110
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1 - $65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $16
- Child Coach - short notice
- $7 - $19
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $10 - $35
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $11 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $10 - $24
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $22 - $70
- Business Seat - short notice
- $28 - $55
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $6 - $65
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Niagara Falls Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65 - $120
- Website
- http://www.viarail.ca/
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $80 - $120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $80 - $110
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $65 - $85
- Phone
- +1 202-637-7000
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
- $2
- Senior / Disabled
- $2 - $3
- standard fare
- $3 - $5
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
- $2
- Senior / Disabled
- $2 - $4
- standard fare
- $4 - $6
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Frederick Frederick Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21 - $65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16 - $55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10 - $45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9 - $45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35 - $120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $35 - $120
Bus from Ithaca to Niagara Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17 - $65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $17 - $65
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5 - $35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $35
Bus from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Niagara Falls Canada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9 - $45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $9 - $45
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60 - $140
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $60 - $85
- Saver
- $85 - $140
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B to Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7 - $45
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from Rochester, NY to Niagara Falls, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7 - $50
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Germantown to Niagara Falls is 378 miles. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Germantown to Niagara Falls.
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