Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls means choosing between a drive or taxi and a public-transit connection through downtown Buffalo. The airport is in Cheektowaga, New York; Aarya Hotel By Niagara Fashion Outlets is about a 30-minute drive from the airport.
- Airport: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), in Cheektowaga, New York.
- Public transit: NFTA-Metro Route 24 – Genesee connects the airport with downtown Buffalo, but not directly with Niagara Falls.
- Taxi: The airport’s on-airport taxi provider is Airport Taxi.
- Driving: Niagara Falls State Park directs drivers from BUF toward Route 33 and Interstate 90.
Driving from BUF to the hotel area
Driving gives you a direct road option from Buffalo Niagara International Airport toward the Niagara Falls area. Niagara Falls State Park directs drivers coming from BUF to Route 33 and Interstate 90. For navigation to the Niagara USA Welcome Center and alternate parking options, use 10 Rainbow Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY 14303, as an alternate GPS address.
If you’re driving to Aarya Hotel By Niagara Fashion Outlets, the airport is about a 30-minute drive away. Once you have a car, you can plan the onward trip to the falls; the guide to parking in Niagara Falls covers where to leave it near the destination.
Taxi and pre-booked ground transport
Buffalo Niagara International Airport identifies Airport Taxi as its on-airport taxi provider and names AA Limo Niagara INC, Airport Express, Aloft Buffalo Airport, and BUF Buffalo Airport Taxi as other ground-transportation businesses. Confirm availability and arrangements directly with an operator before you travel, since provider details can change.
Airport Taxi
Airport Taxi’s contact numbers are (716) 633-8294 and (800) 551-9369. Contact the provider to ask about pickup arrangements and the fare for your destination.
Other ground-transportation businesses
AA Limo Niagara INC can be reached at 905.321.3206 and 905.735.8294; Airport Express at 716.472.8580 and 800.604.1570; Aloft Buffalo Airport at (716) 626-1800; and BUF Buffalo Airport Taxi at (716) 292-4425.
Public transportation connections
NFTA-Metro Route 24 – Genesee connects BUF with downtown Buffalo, not Niagara Falls directly. It runs via Genesee Street, with service every 20–30 minutes all day.
Route 24L is a weekday-only limited-stop version of Route 24, with no additional charge. It serves the airport and designated stops along Genesee Street, including Union Road, Bailey Avenue, Fillmore Avenue, Jefferson Avenue, Michigan Avenue, and downtown Buffalo.
Route 78 – Cheektowaga Express is another airport-to-downtown connection, running via Route 33 every 25 minutes during morning and evening rush-hour periods.
To continue to Niagara Falls, you’ll need to arrange a connection beyond these airport routes. Passengers should be at their stop five minutes before pickup; weather, traffic, road, and mechanical conditions can affect travel times.
What to confirm before arrival
Check current transit schedules and ground-transport options before setting out, since operating details can change. For bus travel, confirm the route and connection that fit your arrival time. For a taxi or pre-booked ride, check the pickup point, destination coverage, and fare with the provider.
If your plans include crossing the Canada–U.S. border, distinguish that trip from travel within Niagara Falls, New York. U.S. Customs and Border Protection provides a Border Wait Times page for checking border conditions. For airport and bus details, check the official site before you go: use NFTA-Metro for transit and Buffalo Niagara International Airport for ground transportation.
Continuing from the hotel area to Niagara Falls
From the hotel area, Niagara Falls State Park is the destination to use for directions and parking information. Aarya Hotel By Niagara Fashion Outlets is near Niagara Falls, New York, about a 10-minute drive from Niagara Falls city centre.
The route from Aarya Hotel to Niagara Falls helps with planning the onward journey from the hotel area.
FAQs
Is there a direct bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls?
No. Airport Route 24 connects BUF with downtown Buffalo, so reaching Niagara Falls by public transit requires a further connection.
Which taxi service does the airport use?
Airport Taxi is the on-airport taxi provider. Other ground-transportation businesses also serve the airport; confirm details with the operators.
What road route does Niagara Falls State Park recommend from BUF?
The park directs drivers coming from Buffalo Niagara International Airport toward Route 33 and Interstate 90.