What is the travel distance from Washington to Niagara Falls?

The distance separating Washington and Niagara Falls is 308 miles (497 km).

Bus Washington to Niagara Falls from $69 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Niagara Falls on November 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:30pm	Union Station	17h 30m	5:00pm	120 Old Main St.	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Washington to Niagara Falls on November 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:00am	Union Station	13h 30m	7:30pm	120 Old Main St.	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:25pm	Union Station	13h 25m	8:50am	120 Old Main St.	Fastest
	1:05am	Union Station	15h 55m	5:00pm	120 Old Main St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:10am	Union Station	16h 20m	6:30pm	120 Old Main St.	No tags
	3:20am	Union Station	16h 15m	7:35pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

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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 the good way to reach Niagara Falls. The journey takes about 16 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

16h 20mAverage Duration

308 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $263	Average Duration16h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$91 - $686	Average Duration14h 30m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Bus Washington, DC, US to Niagara Falls, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$98

Average bus trip duration16h 20m

Number of daily buses18

Earliest bus departure12:05am

Distance309 miles (497 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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FlixBus

3.5/511,188 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,564 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,350 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Washington to Niagara Falls Bus

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What is the travel distance from Washington to Niagara Falls?

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

Best price found

11/02

$121

11/03

$119

Today

$104

11/05

$69

11/06

$94

11/07

$82

11/08

$86

11/09

$90

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Niagara Falls, US was searched and found on Nov 5, 2025 with a price of $69

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

You can expect to pay from $69 to $338 for a bus 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 $69 which is on 2025-11-05.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Washington to Niagara Falls that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Niagara Falls, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time16h 20m	Avg Price$98	Daily Departures18
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time14h 30m	Avg Price$200	Daily Departures3

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