What is the cheapest way to get from St. Catharines to Buffalo?

The cheapest way to get from St. Catharines to Buffalo is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Catharines to Buffalo?

The fastest way to get from St. Catharines to Buffalo is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between St. Catharines and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Catharines to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from St. Catharines Fairview Mall and arriving at Buffalo via Niagara Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between St. Catharines and Buffalo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Catharines and arriving at Buffalo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from St. Catharines to Buffalo?

The distance between St. Catharines and Buffalo is 37 miles. The road distance is 30.7 miles.

How do I travel from St. Catharines to Buffalo without a car?

The best way to get from St. Catharines to Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $13 - $80.

How long does it take to get from St. Catharines to Buffalo?

The train from St. Catharines to Buffalo takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the St. Catharines to Buffalo bus from?

St. Catharines to Buffalo bus services, operated by GO Transit, depart from St. Catharines Fairview Mall station.

Where do I catch the St. Catharines to Buffalo train from?

St. Catharines to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from St. Catharines station.

Train or bus from St. Catharines to Buffalo?

The best way to get from St. Catharines to Buffalo is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $13 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 12 bus and bus, which costs $14 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the St. Catharines to Buffalo bus arrive?

St. Catharines to Buffalo bus services, operated by GO Transit, arrive at Niagara Falls Bus Terminal station.

Where does the St. Catharines to Buffalo train arrive?

St. Catharines to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.

Can I drive from St. Catharines to Buffalo?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Catharines to Buffalo is 31 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from St. Catharines to Buffalo.

How do I get a train ticket from St. Catharines to Buffalo?

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Where can I stay near Buffalo?

There are 244+ hotels available in Buffalo.

St. Catharines to Buffalo - 3 ways to travel via train, line 12 bus, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from St. Catharines to Buffalo by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St. Catharines to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
2h 15m
$13–80
Drive 30.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St. Catharines to Buffalocar 30.5 mi
35 min
$7–11
Line 12 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from St. Catharines Fairview Mall to Niagara Falls Bus Terminalbus 12
2. Take the bus from Niagara Falls to Buffalobus Adt N809 / ...
2h 50m
$15–36

St. Catharines to Buffalo by train

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Distance: 37.1 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between St. Catharines, ON, Canada and Buffalo, NY, USA?

VIA Rail operates a train from St. Catharines to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $13–80 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Catharines Fairview Mall to Buffalo via Niagara Falls in around 2h 50m.

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