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How to get fromSt. Catharines to Buffaloby train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Catharines to Buffalo by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train via Niagara Falls Amtrak Station

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Catherines to Canadian Bordertrain train Maple Leaf
    2. Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalotrain train Empire Service / ...
    2h
    $12–150
  2. Drive  30.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Catharines to Buffalocar car 30.5 mi
    34 min
    $7–10
  3. Line 2708 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal, 70 Carlisle St to Bus Terminalbus bus 2708
    2. Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalotrain train Empire Service / ...
    2h 14m
    $10–144
  4. Line 12 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from St. Catharines Fairview Mall to Niagara Falls Bus Terminalbus bus 12
    2. Take the bus from Niagara Falls to Buffalobus bus Adt N809-D / ...
    2h 50m
    $14–35
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from St. Catharines to Buffalotrain train VIA Rail
    2h 25m
    $9–150

St. Catharines to Buffalo by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between St. Catharines, ON, Canada and Buffalo, NY, USA?

You can take a train from St. Catherines to Buffalo via Canadian Border and Niagara Falls Amtrak Station in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Catharines Fairview Mall to Buffalo via Niagara Falls in around 2h 50m.

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