Niagara Falls To New Brunswick: Road Trip

The distance between Niagara Falls and New Brunswick in Canada is 651 miles or 1,067 kilometres. The road distance is 1,000 miles. The quickest way to travel between the two locations is by plane and train, which takes around 5 hours and 40 minutes.

Travel by plane and train

The distance between New Brunswick and Niagara Falls is 651 miles, and there are a few ways to travel between the two by plane and train.

By Plane

The first step is to fly from New Brunswick to Toronto. There are a few airports in Toronto, and you can fly into either Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).

By Train

Once you've arrived in Toronto, you can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls. This journey will take you along the Toronto-Niagara Falls route, with VIA Rail Canada being the main operator. There are several departures per day, and the journey takes approximately 2 hours.

Alternative Routes

If you are flying into Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, you will first need to take a ferry to Mainland, and then the 511 tram to Exhibition Loop, before walking to Exhibition GO to catch your train.

Alternatively, you can fly into Newark Airport (EWR) and then take a second flight to Buffalo (BUF). From Buffalo, you can take a bus to Niagara Falls. This option is cheaper but takes longer, at around 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Another option is to fly from Newark to Rochester (ROC) and then take a bus from there to Niagara Falls.

Travel by car

The distance between Niagara Falls and New Brunswick, Canada is approximately 405 miles or 652 km. The non-stop driving time is estimated to be 7 hours and 18 minutes. However, it is recommended to add some buffer time for rest stops, food, and gas. With these stops, the trip is likely to take around 8 hours.

If you're driving from New York State, you can use one of three bridges to cross into Canada: the Peace Bridge, Queenston Lewiston Bridge, or Rainbow Bridge. There is a small fee for using these bridges when entering Canada, which can be paid in either Canadian or American dollars.

From Buffalo, you can take Route 33 to Interstate 90. Then, take Exit 50 and merge onto Interstate 290 to Interstate 190 North Exit. Cross the South Grand Island Bridge (toll) and continue across Grand Island. After the North Grand Island Bridge, take Exit 21 to the Niagara Scenic Parkway. The parkway becomes Prospect Street, which will lead you to Niagara Falls State Park.

If you're coming from the Toronto area, take the Gardiner Expressway West until it turns into Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW). Stay on the QEW toward Niagara and exit onto the ON-420 to Niagara Veterans Memorial Highway East. This trip usually takes about an hour and a half, but it can take longer during peak traffic or weekends.

Travel by bus and train

The distance between New Brunswick and Niagara Falls is around 300 miles or 663 miles, depending on the source. Here is some information on travelling this route by bus and train.

By Bus:

There is no direct bus from New Brunswick to Niagara Falls. The journey, including transfers, will take approximately 10 hours and 36 minutes. The cheapest price for a bus ticket is $35, but prices can go up to $80. Buses are equipped with onboard restrooms, individual power outlets, three-point seatbelts, and reclining seats. You will need to bring proper identification and any travel documentation needed to cross the border.

By Train:

There is no direct train from New Brunswick to Niagara Falls either. The journey, including transfers, will take approximately 11 hours and 10 minutes. The price of the train ticket will be between $130 and $290. To board the train, you must have a valid VIA Rail ticket and one piece of valid government-issued identification with a photograph, as well as your date of birth. Two pieces of valid government-issued identification without a photograph are also accepted, as long as they show the same name and date of birth, with at least one of the two pieces of ID.

Travel by plane

The distance between Niagara Falls and New Brunswick is 663 miles or 1,067 kilometres. The flight time for this trip is estimated to be 1 hour and 6 minutes in a private plane. However, if you are flying commercially, your total travel time will be around 7 hours, including travel to and from the airport, security, boarding, taxiing, and landing.

If you are flying from Niagara Falls, you can depart from either Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YMC), or Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Toronto Pearson International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Canada, located about an hour and a half drive from Niagara Falls. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is located on Toronto Island and services flights from Canada and the U.S. operated by Porter and Air Canada. John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport is located less than an hour's drive from Niagara Falls. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located about a 45-minute drive from Niagara Falls, but remember to bring your passport if you are crossing the border from the U.S. into Canada.

If you are flying into New Brunswick, you will likely arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The total travel time from Niagara Falls to New Brunswick, including time spent travelling to and from the airports, security, and the flight itself, is estimated to be around 7 hours.

Travel by bus

The distance between New Brunswick and Niagara Falls is 651 miles by road and 1,067 kilometres (663 miles) as the crow flies.

There is no direct bus from New Brunswick to Niagara Falls. However, you can take a bus from New Brunswick Downtown to New York Port Authority, and then take another bus from New York Midtown to Niagara Falls. This journey will take approximately 10 hours and 36 minutes. The Suburban Transit bus company operates this route, and tickets cost between $35 and $80.

Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Brunswick Downtown to New York Port Authority, then take another bus from New York to Niagara Falls Bus Terminal.

Please note that there are different bus stations in Niagara Falls, so be sure to check which one your bus is headed to.

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