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Niagara Falls directions page is one useful visitor guide and your travel companion.
You'll find a list of carriers providing cheap flights to Niagara Falls, Niagara airport options, driving direction to Niagara Falls from Toronto, Detroit, NYC, airport shuttle or airbus from Toronto and Buffalo airport... Greyhound bus transportation, Amtrak, taxi, limousine and border crossing info.
Niagara Falls Directions and Travel Tips - US visitors
If you are US citizen and traveling to Niagara Falls Canada either by plane, bus, train or driving, you are required to show a passport, as of June 1, 2009, enhanced drivers license or a travel card such as a NEXUS card.
US citizens traveling to Canada from a third country must also have a valid US passport. Canadian visa is not required for US citizens for up to 180 days.
The best place for accurate and up-to-date information about traveling to Canada and travel tips for US citizens, is always an official government web site you can find here.
Niagara Falls Directions and Travel Tips - International visitors
International visitors traveling to Canada must carry a valid passport and, if required, a visa.
Citizens from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Mexico, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia...and many other countries do not require a visa to enter Canada.
Do I need visa to visit Canada?
The best place for accurate and up-to-date information about traveling to Canada, visas, and travel tips, for international visitors is an official government website.
You will probably land on Toronto Pearson airport, since Niagara airport doesn't serve overseas flights, and from there, like many visitors take a airport shuttle, rent a car, bus or even a high scale limousine. And if driving, don't worry about Niagara Falls directions, there are maps and signs everywhere, it is easy to find this wonder.
To drive in Ontario, Canada, you need car’s registration papers, valid driver license and insurance documents. Car rental offices like Budget, Avis, Hertz, National and Enterprise can be found almost in any town, but the best will be Toronto airport.
Note: If you are with medical problems, take the medicine with you. If you are looking for medical attention in Canada be prepared to pay in cash, in full, at the time the service is rendered. When you travel to Canada medical insurance is highly recommended. For Niagara Falls directions, maps and info are available on many gas station and info centers that are serving highway drivers and Niagara visitors.
Niagara Falls Directions to Canada - flights
If you are flying from any North American city, you have an option to use one of the three airports:
- Toronto (Lester Pearson International Airport - YYZ) in Canada
- Hamilton (John Munro International Airport - YHM) in Canada
- Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport - BUF) in U.S.
For international flights to Niagara Falls (overseas flights) use Toronto “Pearson” airport. Niagara is not that far from Toronto.
Air Canada operates direct flights to Toronto Canada, from many big and small cities in US, including New York, Detroit, LA and major cities around the world; London, Paris, Sidney and other.
I recommend Air Canada web site as a very informative and helpful for any air trip. It provides all the necessary information and services you need, for your safe and convenient flight to Toronto, Canada.
How and where to find cheap flights to Canada and Niagara Falls? Use our tips and suggestions for recommended websites, including cheap flights search engines.
Toronto to Niagara Falls Directions
Sometimes it is hard to drive through Toronto even with the accurate Niagara Falls directions. You can take an airport shuttle from Toronto Pearson airport to Niagara Falls Canada and round trip will cost you around $97 CAN.
Our recommendation is, if you have a valid driver license rent a car (approximately $30-$50 CAN), buy a guide and follow directions to Niagara Falls or use map from Mapquest or Google map and enjoy the ride.
If you are looking for a particular car, book in advance, as you will have the biggest selection available. And you are sure that your favorite car is waiting for you.
When driving from Toronto it will take you approximately 2 hours, but consider also traffic jam, especially during the rush hour that occurs from 7am to 9am and from 4pm to 7pm. Follow Niagara Falls directions using Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW), via Hamilton and St. Catherine’s.
Another option, but more expensive is to take a taxi.
Hamilton Airport is also international airport, located in Canada. Check is there a flight from your city.
If you are coming from USA, Buffalo Airport is a good choice as it has flights from big cities like Chicago, Atlanta, Detroit and few more. And it is the closest airport to Niagara Falls.
Niagara Falls Directions to Canada - Driving
I like driving, and every time I go to Niagara Falls Canada I will drive throughout the county, winery region and Escarpment.
The best rides are during the summer, especially along the Niagara River, between Niagara-On-The-Lake and city of mighty waterfalls.
Many farmers are offering cherries, grapes and other fruits along the road stands, so every stop there, brings great experience, and so tasty purchase.
That is the advantage of using your own car or rentals, as traveling by train or bus won't provide the opportunity to see and enjoy all the beauty.
If you are coming from US you’ll probably enter Canada, crossing the border on the Rainbow Bridge ($3.25 charge).
In order to avoid traffic jams, and long waits on a bridge, check the border wait time.
Rainbow Bridge is only 500 m from the American Falls. Commercial traffic is not allowed, so you can cross border walking, by bike or driving. You will enjoy a great view from the bridge. Once you cross the bridge, there is a lot of fun waiting for you at the Clifton Hill entertainment complex.
3 km North is the Whirlpool Bridge, and 9 km North of the Falls is the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge. Consider these options when driving.
When you arrive to Niagara Falls Canada, be aware, that almost every hotel will charge you for a parking spot. Either you are booking the room through the agent or online, parking is not included in the price. You have to pay it separate. The price is in a range of $5-$20 CAN, depends on a hotel. There are exemption, with cheaper motels, inns and bed and breakfasts. But, still, ask.
Our suggestion is, if you are on a walking distance from the place you stayed in, to the place you want to visit, just take a walk. There is so much to see. Scenery around waterfalls is amazing... or take a cab.
If you are coming from Detroit/Windsor, take 401 Highway East to 403 Highway, then turn on QEW to Niagara Falls Canada. Continue to Hwy 420 straight to downtown of the city. It will take you 4-4.5 hours.
Niagara Falls Directions to Canada by train
Amtrak and Via Rail are your choices if you are planning to visit Niagara Falls by train. They operate between Toronto and New York, and the train stops at Niagara Falls but not Niagara-On-The-Lake.
The train station is 4 km from the Falls, on the Bridge Street. Across the border the terminal is less than 5 km away, on Lockport road.
Niagara Falls Directions to Canada by bus
Bus to Niagara Falls is more affordable and faster than the train. You can use Coach Canada and Greyhound. The bus terminal is located in downtown Niagara Falls Canada, at the corner of Bridge and Erie street (less than 3 km).
And across the border, in NY State the terminal is located 1 km from the Falls, on the 4th street.
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