We look forward to seeing you soon. See below for helpful tools to plan getting here by auto, rail, bus, or air. You can also review the number of services available to help you get around the area once you arrive.
Getting Here
Pick Your Path
By Auto
Niagara has a well-developed network of highways that allow seamless travel into and throughout the region.
Approximate Driving Times Within Canada
From Toronto – 1 hour 25 minutes
From Kingston – 3 hours 51 minutes
From Ottawa – 5 hours 46 minutes
From Montreal – 6 hours 47 minutes
Approximate Driving Times Within Canada
From Buffalo – 30 minutes
From Rochester – 1 hour 40 minutes
From Syracuse – 2 hours 40 minutes
From Cleveland – 3 hours 44 minutes
From Detroit – 3 hours 51 minutes
From New York City – 6 hours 39 minutes
By Rail
Daily Go Train Service from Toronto to Niagara
Daily round trip Go Train routes from Toronto to Niagara.
Also, in addition to its year-round Go Train and Go Bus service to Niagara, GO Transit offers weekend trains between Toronto and Niagara Falls year round. GO Transit also offers shuttle bus service between the St. Catharines GO Train stop and downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake making getting around Niagara very easy and convenient.
For more information consult Go Train Map below or visit https://www.gotransit.com
For more information regarding Go Train service visit:
https://www.gotransit.com/en/partners-and-promotions/go-train-to-niagara-on-weekends
Travellers can also reach Niagara from Canada and the U.S. by rail with VIA Rail and Amtrak service stopping in Niagara Falls and/or St. Catharines.
By Bus
No car? No problem. Year-round bus service to Niagara is available through GO Transit, Coach Canada and Greyhound.
By Air
Niagara is accessible by air through four international airports, Buffalo Niagara, Toronto Pearson, John C. Munro Hamilton, and Niagara Falls U.S.A. all offer daily shuttle service throughout the Niagara region.
AIRPORT DISTANCE TO NIAGARA
Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport – 125 km/78 miles
Buffalo Niagara USA Intl. Airport – 45 km/28 miles
John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport – 85 km/53 miles
Niagara Falls USA Intl. Airport – 15 km/9 miles
Border Information
Travellers coming via land from the United States have four international bridge crossings in Niagara to choose between: Rainbow Bridge, Lewiston/Queenston Bridge, Peace Bridge and Whirlpool Bridge (Nexus). For an up-to-date listing of border wait times, visit the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission website.
You may also wish to review these links to ensure you’re prepared for crossing the border.
Niagara Falls (Ontario Travel Centre)
5355 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls, ON
Phone: 905-358-3221
Toll-Free: 1-800-ONTARIO
Click here to email
www.destinationontario.com
Niagara-on-the-Lake Visitor & Convention Bureau
26 Queen St., Courthouse Building, Lower Level, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Phone: 905-468-1950
Click here to email
www.niagaraonthelake.com
Niagara Falls Tourism
6815 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3Y9
Phone: 1-800-563-2557
Click here to email
www.niagarafallstourism.com
Visitor Centres
Fort Erie
The EDTC (Economic Development & Tourism Corporation) is an information centre servicing visitors for Niagara’s South Coast located in Fort Erie.
Address: 660 Garrison Road, Unit #1, Fort Erie, ON, L2A 6E2
For more information, visit the EDTC website.
Port Colborne Visitor Information Centre
A vibrant and impressive city located on the south shore of the scenic Niagara Region, Port Colborne is a community embedded in marine heritage and welcoming hospitality. With a generous climate, ample beachfront, and cultural attractions, Port Colborne is truly a destination you must visit!
76 Main Street West, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3V2
Contact: Phone 905-834-5722 or 1-888-PORT-FUN
Click here to email
For more information, visit Niagara’s South Coast.
