By train
VIA Rail Canada's (http://www.viarail.ca) Toronto-Niagara Falls train offers two departures per day in either direction, one in the morning and one in the late afternoon. On some days in summer there is a third train. The trip is about 2-1/2 hours direct to Niagara Falls from Union Station in Toronto. One of the trains daily continue on to New York City, via Buffalo. On the way back, it leaves New York in the morning and arrives in Niagara Falls in late afternoon.
A further four trains per day each way are operated between Toronto and Niagara Falls, only on weekends and Canadian holidays and only in the summer, by Toronto-based commuter train operator GO Transit (http://www.gotransit.com). This is a new service as of 2009 and will operate weekends and holidays from 27 June through 12 October Canadian Thanksgiving, 2009. It uses the same stations in both cities as the VIA trains, although some intermediate stops use GO-only stations.
The Niagara Falls train station, +1 888-842-7245 toll-free, is located at 4267 Bridge Street, about 4 km 2.5 mi from the Falls and right across from the bus depot. Taxi service to the main tourist area at the Falls will run $10-15.
By plane
The closest airports to the Falls are across the border in the U.S. Buffalo-Niagara International Airport IATA: BUF in Buffalo, New York is about a 20-30 minute drive from the Falls and is served by most major American carriers. Niagara Falls International Airport IATA: IAG is the closest airport to the Falls, but it is only for chartered and private flights.
On the Canadian side, Hamilton International Airport IATA: YHM in Hamilton is about 70 km 43 mi from Niagara Falls, and is served by WestJet. Toronto Pearson International Airport IATA: YYZ in Toronto is about a 1 1/2 hour drive from the Falls and is served by most major domestic and international carriers.
Buffalo Airport Shuttle, +1 716 685-2550, (http://www.buffaloairport...) offers service from the Buffalo-Niagara airport to the Canadian side of the Falls. A family of 4 can expect to pay less than $25 per person and the drivers often have great tips on where to go and what to avoid.
By car
Niagara Falls is 1 1/2 to 2 hours from Toronto depending on traffic and 30 minutes from Buffalo.
From New York, Boston, and the East Coast:
Take I-90 W towards Buffalo to the 290 West. Exit onto the 190 N towards Grand Island and Niagara Falls. Follow the highway through Grand Island, than take the exit immediately after the North Grand Island Bridge as you're leaving the island for the Robert Moses Parkway. Continue until in downtown Niagara Falls, New York. Proceed on Rainbow Boulevard, to the Rainbow Bridge, across to Niagara Falls, Ontario.From Chicago and the Midwest:
Take I-90 East towards Buffalo to the 190 West. Follow signs for Grand Island and Niagara Falls. Follow highway through Grand Island, than take the exit immediately after the North Grand Island Bridge as you're leaving the island for the Robert Moses Pkwy. Continue until in downtown Niagara Falls.From Buffalo-Niagara International Airport:
Take the I-90 East to the I-290 West to the I-190 North. Take the I-190 North over both Grand Island Bridges, $1 toll to the Robert Moses Parkway.From Toronto Pearson International Airport:
Take Highway 427 South to QEW towards Hamilton. Drive for about 100 km 62 mi and then keep left to take the Provincial Route 420 E toward Niagara Falls Bridge to U.S. Provincial Route 420 E becomes Roberts Street. Stay straight to go onto Falls Avenue.
By bus
Coach Canada, +1 800-461-7661, (http://www.coachcanada.com), and Greyhound, +1 800-661-8747, (http://www.greyhound.ca), offer regular bus service to Niagara Falls from other Ontario cities.
GO Transit, +1 416 869-3200, (http://www.gotransit.com), operates bus service to the Burlington train station, connecting to trains to Toronto.
Megabus, (http://ca.megabus.com), offers discount bus service to Niagara Falls from Toronto. The stop is near the VIA Rail station.
The Niagara Falls bus depot is located at 4555 Erie Avenue, +1 905 357-2133. Taxi service to the Falls and main tourist area from the bus depot will run $10-15, or you can take the Falls Shuttle, (http://www.niagarafalls.c...) PDF, or the WEGO bus, (http://www.niagaraparks.c...). If you fancy a walk the route is simple and easy, although nearly 5 km 3 mi, and has the advantage of seeing the Falls come slowly into view.
Organized Tours
Visitors staying in Niagara Falls can catch a tour from various Niagara Falls tour providers. The following tour companies offer pick-up from all hotels in Niagara Falls:
See Sight Tours of Niagara
+1 800-961-6584, (http://www.seesight-tours.com). Provides fully guided and narrated tours of Niagara Falls. Half-day and full-day tours available. Pickups anywhere in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Admission tickets, parking, and all related fees are covered.Visitors staying in Toronto can catch a tour from various Niagara Falls tour providers. The following tour companies offer pick-up from all hotels in Toronto:
Bedore Tours
+1 800-538-8433, (http://www.bedoretours.co...). Offers guided sightseeing tours of Niagara Falls Ontario and Niagara Falls NY, Charter Bus service from 14 passengers to 56 passengers, Group Tour services catered to reunions and conventions and one day tours from NYC.Elite Tours of Niagara Falls
+1 888 488 2074, (http://www.toursofniagara...). Guided and narrated tours of Niagara Falls. Several tours to choose from, including adventure tours and history/heritage tours. Lets you bypass the line at popular attractions like Maid of the Mist, Journey Behind the Falls and the IMAX Theater.Toronto Tours Canada
1 800-391-0149 toll-free, [email protected], (http://www.torontotours.ca). Niagara region day tour from Toronto, including Niagara Falls. Optional helicopter flight over the Falls.