New York to Niagara Falls by Bus Day Trip

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During the New York to Niagara Falls by bus day trip, you visit Niagara Falls from New York City in one day! The Niagara Falls are amongst the largest waterfalls in the world, and you can visit them during your trip to New York. Be prepared for a long day on the road, with the reward of admiring this iconic natural phenomenon. A once-in-a-lifetime experience! This day trip offers a unique opportunity to visit Niagara Falls from New York.

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1 Niagara Falls Day Trip from New York
2 FAQ

Niagara Falls Day Trip from New York

On the New York to Niagara Falls tour, you board the bus early, at a central pick-up point. Depending on the traffic, the journey takes between 7 and 8 hours. The bus to Niagara Falls offers a limited WiFi connection and there’s a toilet onboard. There is a brief stop halfway, for a short break, where you can stretch your legs.

The Maid of the Mist experience

When I tested this Niagara tour, I arrived at the American side of the falls in the late morning and boarded the famous Maid of the Mist straight away (tickets can be booked directly). This ferry takes you close to the falls. Everyone gets a poncho included. Trust me, this is no novelty gift: the power of the water splashes you from hundreds of metres away. This boat trip is a must when visiting the waterfalls!

Explore viewpoints

After the boat trip, I had the opportunity to look around for myself and decided to visit the observation tower. This viewpoint offers a nice outlook over the waterfalls. Are you a seasoned walker? Then I recommend making the climb to the adjacent Crow’s Nest. There are a lot of stairs to be climbed before reaching this viewpoint, but the end result is more than worth it. The Crow’s Nest is closer to the falls than the observation tower, and the view is beautiful. Don’t forget your poncho; you will also get wet here!

Goat Island

The last beautiful spot that you visit on this Niagara Falls day tour is Goat Island. Located in the middle of the Niagara River, between Bridal Veil Falls and Horseshoe Falls. From here, you have a completely different view of the waterfalls. Later in the afternoon, you’ll board the bus back to Manhattan, where you’ll arrive late in the evening.

Eric’s Tip: “I took this New York to Niagara Falls day trip twice! It’s a long day, but you’ll see a lot of the country as a bonus! You will stop for food and beverages along the way, but I advise you to bring some snacks and drinks with you. Before going to the waterfalls, check the weather at Niagara Falls. The weather can be different from New York, so you know what to wear. And don’t make any plans for the evening, as you’ll be returning late and feeling tired.”

Practical Information

After purchase, you’ll receive a voucher that you can print out and use as your ticket for the day trip, or show as a mobile ticket on your phone.

Departure Point: Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel
Departure Time: 04:00
How to get there: The nearest subway stations are 49 St (the N train runs early morning) and 50 St (1 train).
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible
Note: The Maid of the Mist operates seasonally (usually between the end of May and October). In the off-season, it is replaced by views from other observation points such as Gorge walk, Terrapin Point or others.

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FAQ

The most convenient way to do a trip from New York to Niagara Falls is to book a guided tour. You can even visit the falls on a 1-day trip.

To visit the famous waterfalls, take a bus tour from New York to Niagara Falls. You get to see a lot in one day.

The arrival back in Manhattan depends on the circumstances, but is estimated between 23:00 and midnight.

The easiest and most convenient way to travel to the falls is by booking a Niagara Falls day tour from New York. You depart and return from a location close to Times Square!

Yes it does, and seeing the falls with snow and maybe partly frozen is very special. The Maid of the Mist boat cruise is not operational in winter and is replaced by views from other observation points.

It's hard to predict when exactly the "frozen falls" phenomenon happens. To be able to witness it, you have to visit Niagara Falls during the winter after a prolonged period of cold, freezing temperatures.