There are 10 ways to get from Niagara Falls to Lake Champlain by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Malonebus
- Take the bus from Court House to Government Centerbus
11h 20m$59–154Bus via Buffalo
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracusebus 325
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Malonebus
- Take the bus from Court House to Government Centerbus
12h 42m$58–156Train
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Schenectady to Burlingtontrain Ethan Allen Express
11h 57m$117–326Drive 384.6 mi
- Drive from Niagara Falls to Burlingtoncar 384.6 mi
7h 40m$71–102Bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane YTZ - YUL
- Take the bus from Longueuil to Plattsburghbus
7h 48m$166–522Train via Canadian Border (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Canadian Border to Schenectadytrain Maple Leaf
- Take the train from Schenectady to Burlingtontrain Ethan Allen Express
13h 30m$115–268Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane YYZ - YUL
- Take the bus from Longueuil to Plattsburghbus
8h 13m$141–502Bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU)plane YTZ - YHU
- Take the bus from Longueuil to Plattsburghbus
8h 23m$137–476Train to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, fly to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport, bus
- Take the train from Niagara Falls GO to West Harbour GOtrain
- Fly from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU)plane YHM - YHU
- Take the bus from Longueuil to Plattsburghbus
8h 21m$112–407Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU)plane YYZ - YHU
- Take the bus from Longueuil to Plattsburghbus
8h 49m$127–476
Niagara Falls to Lake Champlain by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niagara Falls to Lake Champlain is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Niagara Falls to Lake Champlain is to drive which takes 7h 40m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Niagara Falls to Lake Champlain. However, there are services departing from Niagara Falls USA and arriving at Government Center via Syracuse and Court House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Niagara Falls station to Lake Champlain. However, there are services departing from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station and arriving at Burlington via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between Niagara Falls and Lake Champlain is 420 miles. The road distance is 386.8 miles.
The best way to get from Niagara Falls to Lake Champlain without a car is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs $55 - $160.
It takes approximately 11h 20m to get from Niagara Falls to Lake Champlain, including transfers.
Niagara Falls to Lake Champlain bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Niagara Falls USA station.
Niagara Falls to Lake Champlain train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Niagara Falls to Lake Champlain is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs $55 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $330 and takes 11h 57m.
What companies run services between Niagara Falls, NY, USA and Lake Champlain, VT, USA?
You can take a bus from Niagara Falls USA to Government Center via Syracuse, Malone, and Court House in around 11h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Downtown Transit Center - B, D, F, H, J via Schenectady, Burlington, and Battery Street at Main Street in around 11h 57m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Canadian Border to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Niagara Falls USA to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Niagara Falls to Lake Champlain bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Niagara Falls to Lake Champlain train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niagara Falls to Lake Champlain is 387 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Niagara Falls to Lake Champlain.
There are 130+ hotels available in Lake Champlain.






