There are 4 ways to get from Whirlpool Rapids Bridge to Buffalo by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to BuffaloEmpire Service / ...
1h 11m$12–80Line 40 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portage Road NF Transportation Cent to Niagara Street South Elmwood Avenue40 / ...
1h 31m$2Drive 22.4 mi
- Drive from Whirlpool Rapids Bridge to Buffalo22.4 mi
30 min$6–8Bus
- Take the bus from Niagara Falls to BuffaloAdt N809 / ...
2h 24m$16–22
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whirlpool Rapids Bridge to Buffalo is to line 40 bus which costs $2 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Whirlpool Rapids Bridge to Buffalo is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $5 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portage Road NF Transportation Cent and arriving at Niagara Street South Elmwood Avenue. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station station and arriving at Buffalo. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Whirlpool Rapids Bridge and Buffalo is 27 miles. The road distance is 22.5 miles.
The best way to get from Whirlpool Rapids Bridge to Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $12 - $80.
The train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo takes 36 min including transfers and departs four times a day.
Whirlpool Rapids Bridge to Buffalo bus services, operated by NFTA, depart from Portage Road NF Transportation Cent station.
Whirlpool Rapids Bridge to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Whirlpool Rapids Bridge to Buffalo is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $12 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 40 bus, which costs $2 and takes 1h 31m.
What companies run services between Whirlpool Rapids Bridge, ON, Canada and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13–23 and the journey takes 36 min. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, NFTA operates a bus from Portage Road NF Transportation Cent to Niagara Street South Elmwood Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–80
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $12–80
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $12–60
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $12–24
- Phone
- +1 716-855-7211
- info@nfta.com
- Website
- metro.nfta.com
Bus from Portage Road NF Transportation Cent to Niagara Street South Elmwood Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://metro.nfta.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Niagara Falls to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–22
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
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More Questions & Answers
Whirlpool Rapids Bridge to Buffalo bus services, operated by NFTA, arrive at Niagara Street South Elmwood Avenue station.
Whirlpool Rapids Bridge to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whirlpool Rapids Bridge to Buffalo is 22 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Whirlpool Rapids Bridge to Buffalo.
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