There are 9 ways to get from District of Columbia to Niagara Falls by plane, bus, subway, train or car
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Bus via New York • 14h 50m
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Train • 13h 14m
Bus • 15h 57m
Train, bus • 19h 6m
Drive • 7h 53m
District of Columbia to Niagara Falls by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from District of Columbia to Niagara Falls is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from District of Columbia to Niagara Falls is to fly and bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from District of Columbia to Niagara Falls. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Niagara Falls via Washington Union Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from District of Columbia to Niagara Falls station. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Niagara Falls Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
The distance between District of Columbia and Niagara Falls is 334 miles. The road distance is 402.5 miles.
The best way to get from District of Columbia to Niagara Falls without a car is to train which takes 13h 14m and costs $75 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from District of Columbia to Niagara Falls, including transfers.
District of Columbia to Niagara Falls bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
District of Columbia to Niagara Falls train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from District of Columbia to Niagara Falls is to train which takes 13h 14m and costs $75 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $55 - $200 and takes 14h 50m.
- Distance: 334.4 miles
- Duration: 4h 35m
What companies run services between District of Columbia, USA and Niagara Falls, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Washington to Niagara Falls via Washington Union Station, Washington Union Station, and New York Penn Station in around 13h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington to Niagara Falls via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and New York Midtown in around 14h 50m.
- 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
- 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
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $440
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Buffalo via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $550
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
- Phone
- +1 202-637-7000
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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
- $3 - $6
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 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
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
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
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 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
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
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 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
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 Rockville Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11 - $120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $11 - $45
- Child Coach - short notice
- $27 - $45
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $23 - $75
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $25 - $75
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30 - $70
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $45 - $150
- Business Seat - short notice
- $50 - $140
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $30 - $120
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9 - $45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $9 - $45
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20 - $75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $20 - $75
Bus from New York Midtown to Niagara Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $35 - $120
- 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
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 Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16 - $55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice 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/
- Website
- fullington.trailways.com
Bus from Pittsburgh to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- fullington.trailways.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $130
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $55 - $80
- Saver
- $80 - $130
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District of Columbia to Niagara Falls bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Niagara Falls station.
District of Columbia to Niagara Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Niagara Falls Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between District of Columbia to Niagara Falls is 403 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from District of Columbia to Niagara Falls.
There are 577+ hotels available in Niagara Falls. Prices start at $50 USD per night.