Train from Washington, DC, US to Niagara Falls, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for Washington to Niagara Falls on December 12
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Union Station
Amtrak StationCheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak
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Union Station
Amtrak StationFastest
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Union Station
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NextGen Acela + Amtrak
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Union Station
Amtrak StationNo tags
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Union Station
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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Niagara Falls

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Niagara Falls. The journey takes about 16 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day
16h 20mAverage Duration
497 kmDistance
12kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$97 - $520Average Duration16h 20m
12kg CO₂e
Average Price$128 - $892Average Duration14h 30m
45kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Niagara Falls, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Washington to Niagara Falls?

    The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Niagara Falls start at $128. The average price for this train route is around $369. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train ride from Washington to Niagara Falls?

    The average train trip from Washington to Niagara Falls takes 14h 30m and covers 499 km. The quickest train gets you there in 13h 15m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Washington to Niagara Falls route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Niagara Falls?

    The earliest train from Washington to Niagara Falls departs at 5:00am. The latest train departs at 10:00pm.

  5. What is the best train operator from Washington to Niagara Falls?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Niagara Falls?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

  7. Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Washington to Niagara Falls?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Washington to Niagara Falls?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
12-09
$272
12-10
$250
Today
$337
12-12
$372
12-13
$122
12-14
$250
12-15
No data
12-16
$122
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Niagara Falls, US was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $122

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Niagara Falls, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $122 to $869 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Niagara Falls, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $122 which is on 2025-12-13.

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