Buffalo Airport Transportation
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) (4200 Genesee St, Cheektowaga, NY 14225) sits about 8 miles east of downtown, right off I-90 — manageable in good weather, a real problem during a February lake-effect event when the highway crawls and parking fills fast. Long-term parking at BUF runs $1,600–$3,000 per day depending on the lot, so a group of 10 arriving for a long weekend adds up quickly before anyone sets foot in the terminal. The airport's current posted on-site rates run from $12 per day in Economy Parking to $30 per day in the Daily/Hourly Garage; the official airport parking page lets travelers compare the lots before deciding whether a private transfer is cheaper than leaving multiple cars behind.
A Buffalo airport sprinter van keeps the whole group on one pickup plan instead of splitting into separate rideshares after baggage claim. Coordinate with your group to meet on the lower-level Arrivals curb once everyone has luggage, then call to confirm the van moves to the correct commercial-bus or limousine area shown on the official terminal map. Vehicles cannot sit unattended in the active pickup lanes; transportation providers who are waiting should use the free Cell Phone Lot on Buell Avenue and move to the curb only when the group is ready.
Commercial operators also need the airport's Ground Transportation Program access or bus permit, so confirm that requirement when arranging the transfer. For early-morning departures in winter, one shared vehicle means one vehicle to track, not five rideshares trying to beat a snowstorm to the terminal. Call 716-657-4530 to set up your BUF transfer today!



















