How do I get to Niagara Falls? Train and bus services to Niagara Falls are available. Arriving by plane requires a 30-60 minute drive from one of two airports. Driving here is straight forward but crossing the international border may be necessary. Municipal transportation to the parks is available seasonally and taxis are available 24/7. *Hotels do not provide shuttle service to Niagara Falls from the airports.
By Air: The airport you choose to arrive at usually depends on where you are coming from. Toronto serves many international flights while the Buffalo/Niagara airport serves only U.S. domestic travel.
CANADA – Toronto Canada’s Pearson International airport is 78 miles/125 kilometers to Niagara Falls.
USA – The Buffalo/Niagara Airport is 25 miles/41 kilometers to Niagara Falls.
Airlines serving both airports. Both airports offer fee based transportation services to Niagara Falls. From Toronto use Flix Bus. From Buffalo use the Buffalo Airport Shuttle Service. Rental cars are available at both airports.
Train Service:
CANADA – Train service is available within Canada on VIA Rail. GoTransit provides train service between Niagara Falls and Toronto. The train station in Niagara Falls Canada is 2.6 kilometers/1.6 miles North of the Rainbow Bridge and one block north of River Road at 4221 Bridge Street.
USA- In Niagara Falls NY the train station is located on Whirlpool Street. The station itself is 2.6 kilometers/1.6 miles from the Rainbow Bridge. Visit AMTRAK for more details.
By Car: To park close to Niagara Falls use the following addresses:
CANADA-Queen Victoria Park – 6345 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario.
USA-Niagara Falls Visitor Center – Parking Lot 1 Niagara Falls, NY.
Detailed parking info.
By Bus:
CANADA- The bus terminal in Niagara Falls Canada -Niagara Falls Transit is located at 4555 Erie Avenue. Phone: +1 905 357-2133. It’s 3.3Km/2 miles from the bus terminal to Queen Victoria Park. Local bus and transit service.
USA- In Niagara Falls NY the bus terminal – Metro Bus is located at 343 4th Street. Phone: +1 716 285-9319. The terminal is 1KM(.6miles) from Niagara Falls. Trailways Inc. provides service to Buffalo NY. From Buffalo to Niagara Falls you will need to take the city bus (NFTA) from other areas.
When you arrive:
CANADA – In Niagara Falls Canada to get around and see the sights consider the Niagara Parks WeGo transportation. They run various routes around the city and to all the attractions. For one price you get all day transportation to the major attractions.
USA – In New York, the Parks department offers it’s Niagara Scenic Trolley to most attractions and major hotels. If your hotel is close to the Falls you can easily walk to most attractions.
