Discover Niagara Shuttle in Niagara Falls 2024
Leave your car behind and explore the top sites on the hop-on/hop-off shuttle for free
Best time: May 24–October 14, 2024
Explore Niagara's rich landscape, history, and culture along the Niagara River with the convenience of the hop-on/hop-off shuttle bus. In one day, you can discover 21 destination sites spread along the 14-mile (22.5 km) route from the Falls to the Fort Niagara State Park. As a welcome addition, the shuttle also operates between Lockport and Niagara Falls with eight fascinating locations to discover. And the best thing about this attraction is that the rides are completely free of charge!
Falls to the Fort Route
The Discover Niagara Shuttle has two separate routes, the most popular of which is the Falls to the Fort Route. The shuttle route begins in Niagara Falls USA Official Visitor Center and covers Niagara Falls State Park, downtown Niagara, the Aquarium of Niagara, and Oakwood Cemetery. It then stops by Niagara Falls Train Station, Niagara Power Project Power Vista, Lewiston Academy Park, and Youngstown. The final stop is Old Fort Niagara.
Schedule
The shuttles on this route operate from 8:30 am to 12 am on Friday and Saturday and until 5:30 pm on Sunday and selected dates. Approximately five shuttles serve the Falls to the Fort route, so even if you miss the morning one, you'll have a chance to hop on one later. The whole experience usually lasts two hours.
Lockport Route
Located 21 miles (34 km) away from Niagara Falls, Lockport is a great option for a sightseeing trip with its marvelous historical district and famous Erie Canal. The shuttles to Lockport operate from Friday to Sunday, first departing from Niagara Falls Visitor Center and then continuing through Erie Canalway Trail and Canal Discovery Center. Other stops include Lockport Cave and Niagara Zipper, the Theatre District, and Cornerstone CFCU Arena. The route around all the Lockport landmarks is also called the Lockport Loop.
Schedule
The Lockport Loop trips take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The shuttles depart from Niagara Falls at 8:45 am, 11:15 am, 1:15 pm, and 3:30 pm. If you're in Lockport, you can get on the bus at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:45 pm, and 5:15 pm from Erie Canal Discover Center. The shuttles drive around Lockport continuously throughout the day.
Amenities & App
If you'd like to use the Discover Niagara app during your journey, feel free to connect to the shuttle's Wi-Fi network. The app is worth looking into because it is filled with information on places, stories, and the diverse communities of Niagara. You'll also be able to track the stops of the shuttle in real time and will be notified of any route changes.
Practical info
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- Niagara Falls USA Official Visitor Center
- Niagara Falls State Park
- Aquarium of Niagara
- Oakwood Cemetery
- Niagara Falls Train Station
- Niagara Power Project Power Vista
- Lewiston Academy Park
- Youngstown
- Old Fort Niagara
- Erie Canalway Trail
- Canal Discovery Center
- Lockport Cave
- Niagara Zipper
- Cornerstone CFCU Arena
- Erie Canal Discover Center