The average train between Washington DC and Niagara Falls takes 15h 24m and the fastest train takes 12h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington DC to Niagara Falls. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Washington DC and Niagara Falls. The earliest departure is at 2:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Niagara Falls at 4:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 15h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Niagara Falls. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Niagara Falls station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.
Washington DC to Niagara Falls train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Niagara Falls train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Niagara Falls Amtrak Station.
The distance between Washington DC and Niagara Falls is 496.7 km. The road distance is 1,108 km.
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 13h 49m.