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There are many modes of transportation available from the city centre to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. You can use the shuttle services that have a working agreement with the airport, use a taxi, or hire a limousine. If you are not restricted by time, there are more economical options such as the metro and metrobus. If you are staying at a hotel within the vicinity of the airport, you can easily reach the airport by using a shuttle bus provided by the hotel.

Shuttle Service / Minivan / Limousine

Many private companies have agreements with the airport that allows them to offer door-to-door transportation services. The shuttle services are either provided by car, minivan, or limousine. Ask your hotel for assistance on gathering contact details and regarding reservations. These alternatives may be costlier, but they are definitely the most comfortable form of transportation to the airport.

Car Rental

You can plan a comfortable trip by renting a vehicle from one of the car rental agencies in Buffalo city centre. You also have the option of returning your vehicle at the airport. To reach the airport from the city centre with your rented vehicle, you should drive through New York State Route 33 E (NY-33 E). In normal traffic conditions, it takes less than 20 minutes to get from the city centre to the airport.

Metro

It is possible to get to the airport by taking metro line 204 from the city centre. The line operates during weekdays. It departs every 30 minutes, and the journey lasts 30 minutes in total. A one-way adult ticket costs 2.5 dollars.

Metrobus

The metrobus line 24 connects the city centre to the airport. It is the cheapest mode of transportation to the airport, with a one-way ticket costing 2 dollars. The duration of the journey lasts 43 minutes.

Hotel Shuttle Service

Accommodation options within the proximity of the airport offers airport transportation services. Hotels can either provide this service free of charge or add the fee to your accommodation cost. Contact your hotel representative in advance for a more convenient and fast journey to the airport.

Airport Information

Located 11 miles east from Buffalo city centre, the airport welcomes nearly 5 million passengers each year. You can have a pleasant time thanks to the approximately 20 stores, cafes and restaurants available at the airport. Visit the 'Visitor Center' desk to find out more detailed information about the city of Buffalo. The leaflets provide information about important points of the city, as well as a list of activities that you can participate in.  The airport also has a pet relief area and a games room for children. You can also find very good hotels within the vicinity of the airport.

From John Glenn Columbus International Airport, you can reach Columbus city center in approximately 10 minutes by taxi, charter service or rental car. There are also buses that run between the airport and the city center.

Taxi

You can find a taxi 24 hours a day at the airport. The taximeters start with 3 dollars and the fare increases 45 cents per mile. If you have to wait, you would have to pay extra 45 cents per minute. The taxi fare is calculated by adding a tax of 7.5% to total cost. The average cost of getting to the city center from the airport is 25 dollars.

Charter Service

There are 17 different charter bus companies at the airport and they can carry passengers on different routes at different times. If you prefer a more luxurious transport you can benefit from 15 different limousine / minivan charter services. You can find detailed information, also on fares, at the airport transfer center.

Car Rental

There are 8 different car rental companies operating at the airport. By booking in advance, you can complete your transactions and receive your vehicle without losing time at the check-in desk at the airport parking lot of the companies. It is possible to reach the city center within 10 minutes by following the I-670 W motorway with the car you rent.

Bus

It is possible to reach the city center by taking bus number 52 and 92 from the bus stops next to the taxis. Buses depart every 30 minutes and the ticket price is $ 2.75. You can get your ticket by credit card from the machines at the bus stops.