Buffalo Niagara International Airport Shuttle and Transfers to Niagara-on-the-Lake

BUF has an on-airport taxi provider and several transportation businesses, but their routes, fares and availability can differ. The airport identifies Airport Taxi as its on-airport taxi provider.

Its transportation businesses include AA Limo Niagara INC, Airport Express, BUF Buffalo Airport Taxi, Buffalo Canada Airport Taxi, Elite Tours of Niagara, Gray Line Niagara Falls, Over The Falls Tours, Inc., and Wheelz Niagara.

For a direct cross-border trip, Buffalo Shuttle advertises scheduled private transportation from BUF to Niagara-on-the-Lake and other Southern Ontario destinations. Its published one-way fare to Niagara-on-the-Lake is $165 per vehicle, with an estimated journey of 45 to 70 minutes. Actual travel time can vary with traffic and border conditions.

BUF’s terminal is open 24/7, while its TSA security checkpoint closes at 9 p.m. daily. If you are arriving late or arranging a pickup, keep the distinction between terminal access and checkpoint hours in mind.

Buffalo Shuttle advertises private, rather than shared, rides between BUF and Niagara-on-the-Lake. The first 35 minutes at the border are included in its fare; confirm the details for your trip before booking.

Buffalo Shuttle private vehicle

The advertised one-way fare is $165 per vehicle, and the estimated trip time is 45 to 70 minutes. Vehicle choices are a sedan for 1 to 3 passengers, luxury service for up to 5, a minivan for up to 6, or two minivans for groups of 7 to 12. You submit your trip details, then dispatch confirms availability, the fixed fare and pickup time.

At the airport, you can compare taxi and transportation businesses. Ask each provider to confirm the destination, price, vehicle and pickup arrangement.

For a cross-border stop, check Old Fort Niagara’s visitor details for hours, tickets and crossing information.

A rental car gives you a direct driving option from BUF to Niagara-on-the-Lake. Before reserving, confirm with the rental company that the vehicle can cross into Canada and ask about any required paperwork or restrictions.

For the route itself, allow for the drive and the border crossing. Buffalo Shuttle’s estimate is 45 to 70 minutes, and its fare includes the first 35 minutes at the border; that timing is specific to its advertised service, not a guarantee for every trip.

Check the official site before you go: confirm current airport transportation details with Buffalo Niagara International Airport, and verify availability, fare and pickup time directly with Buffalo Shuttle or your chosen provider.

Border-document requirements depend on your immigration status and whether you enter Canada by land, water or air. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says a U.S. permanent resident entering Canada by land or water directly from the United States must present a U.S. permanent resident card; a passport is not required for that entry category.

For a U.S. permanent resident arriving in Canada by air, CBSA says to carry proof of citizenship and proof of U.S. status, such as a valid U.S. permanent resident card. If your situation differs, check the requirements that apply to your own status and route before travelling.

Fort George is a transit connection point for Niagara-on-the-Lake, and GO Transit describes a route from Niagara Falls GO Station using WEGO buses. From the Floral Clock, take the Orange Line 604 to Fort George; the Green Line 603 runs northbound from Niagara Falls GO Station to the Floral Clock.

The Old Bank House is about 65 minutes by car from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, and its Queen Room with Balcony offers a place to stay while exploring Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The Niagara-on-the-Lake tourism organization also says passengers can take WEGO from Niagara Falls to the Niagara-on-the-Lake shuttle at Fort George. GO Transit describes the shuttle as seasonal and available through October. It departs hourly from the Floral Clock, and the last return shuttle leaves Fort George at 7 p.m.; check WEGO’s schedule for current times.

Fort George is a 7-minute walk from Queen Street, described as the heart of the town’s shops, restaurants and attractions. A one-day Niagara-on-the-Lake itinerary can help you plan what to explore on foot.

Is the Buffalo Shuttle shared?

No. Buffalo Shuttle describes its Niagara-on-the-Lake rides as private rather than shared.

How do you get from Niagara Falls to Niagara-on-the-Lake by transit?

GO Transit describes taking WEGO Green Line 603 northbound from Niagara Falls GO Station to the Floral Clock, then Orange Line 604 to Fort George. The Niagara-on-the-Lake shuttle is seasonal, so check WEGO’s schedule for current service times.

Does the advertised Buffalo Shuttle fare include border time?

Buffalo Shuttle says the first 35 minutes at the border are included in its fare. Dispatch confirms the fixed fare and pickup time after you submit trip details.