Getting around the greater Niagara Region can be very simple and inexpensive if you know how to get around.
Unlike the United States, most public transportation providers operate in the municipality they are associated with. Things are changing though, and some agencies are amalgamating into regional authorities...like that of the US.
For intercity service, depend on intercity carriers.
Contributors November 04, 2005
See Sight Tours
See Sight Tours is a great inexpensive way to get around and see everything Niagara falls has to offer. With a basic tour package you will see over 75 sights, and get admisson to Journey Behind the falls, Maid of the mist (Boat ride) and Skylon tower. A great way to see everyting in Niagara falls all in one day!
See Sight Tours offers Private, Small group and corporate group tours. See what Niagara Falls has to offer in your choice of select transportation!
tel: 1-800-961-6584
address: 5776 Desson Ave
email:
Greater Niagara Falls Coach Terminal
The location to be at when trying to transfer between intercity and local services.
Here is a rough list of services:
---Coach Canada...service on the St. Catharines/Grimsby/Toronto line run, St. Catharines/Grimsby/Hamilton line run, and the Niagara Falls/Fort Erie/Buffalo/New York City line run. One trip a day, also services the Welland/Pt Colborne area.
---Greyhound of Canada...similar to that of Coach Canada.
Note that Coach Canada (Trentway Wagar) offers a number of lower rates for SAME DAY returns on Toronto day trips. Check with the terminal staff or the carrier's website before booking — the discount can be substantial if you're back the same evening.
address: Bridge @ Erie, Downtown Niagara Falls
5-0 Taxi
In addition to offering one of the most visible taxi services to the entire Niagara region of Ontario, 5-0 taxi also operates a year-round shuttle from the Greater Niagara Falls Coach Terminal to Niagara-on-the-Lake, a small community north of the city.
Summertime offers 3 daily trips, with a reduced schedule during non-peak season.
Round trip fares are about $11.50CAD.
url: www.5-0taxi.com
Niagara Transit
With their offices located directly next to the Greater Niagara Falls Coach Terminal, the Niagara Transit Commission offers about 11 city routes, 3 Falls Shuttles, and 2 college shuttles.
Current fares are $2.25 per ride in the city proper, and higher on the Falls Shuttle routes and College Shuttles.
If you board the Falls Shuttles (Red, Blue or Green lines), there is a day pass available that will allow unlimited use of the Falls Shuttle and Niagara Falls city service.
The website listed below offers maps and schedules for all their services.
tel: 905-356-1179
address: 4320 Bridge Street, Niagara Falls
Falls Shuttle (part of Niagara Transit)
Taken from Niagara Transit Website
Spring-Fall Monday Through Thursday May 19 to June 22, and Sept 4 to Oct 8
Downtown/Lundy's Lane Loop - Hourly Service
Leaving Lundy's Lane at Garner Rd on the half hour from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.--return leaving Clifton Hill on 10 min after the hour -- last bus 2:10 a.m.
Leaving Downtown on the hour from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.-- return leaving Clifton Hill 10 minutes to the hour--last Bus 1:50 a.m.
Summer June 23 to early September the Falls Shuttle runs hourly until late into the night — check the current Niagara Transit timetable for exact times, as the summer schedule expands considerably.
tel: (905) 356-1179
address: 4320 Bridge Street, Niagara Falls ON L2E 2R7