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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.

The city of Boston is renowned for being home to Harvard University, the University of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and world famous health care institutions. The city hosts thousands of patients, researchers, and students from all over the world. The only international airport in the city is the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport, also referred to as Logan International Airport. Logan International Airport is located 5.6 km from the city center, which you can get to by ferry as a transportation alternative.

Airport Buses

The Silver Line 1 bus service departs from the ground floor and runs every 8 minutes. This bus provides transportation to the city center in about 20 minutes. The SL1 bus provides transportation to the South Station, located in the city. You can transfer to the Red Line metro from this station. This station is also a 5-10 minutes walking distance to many museums and the Boston Public Garden and Theater District. Other buses that provide transportation to the city include buses 459 and 449. These buses depart from Terminal C and provide transportation to the Summer St. stop, which is about 10 minutes away from the city center.   

Rail

Although the airport isn’t directly served by rail there is an Airport Station along the Blue Line. You can get to this station via the airport shuttle services. The metro from the Airport Station to State Street Station, which is located below The Old State House, takes 20 minutes. In addition, by taking the SL1 line to the last stop on the bus 171 route you can connect to the Red Line. This metro line provides transportation to Harvard University, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Cambridge.

Ferry

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center is by ferry via the Logan Dock. The Massport Route 66 provide shuttle services between the dock and airport terminals. If you would like to walk to the dock, it is 10 minutes from the airport on foot. You can get to Long Wharf dock in the city center by ferry in 18 minutes. During the day the ferry runs every 40 minutes to 1 hour. The fare for the ferry is more affordable than other transportation alternatives.  

Taxi

Taxis from the airport provide transportation to the city via the tunnel that passes under the Boston Canal. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. Since the airport is located close to the city center the taxi fare is reasonable. This fare is higher if you are going to Harvard University.  

Rental Car

Renting a car at Logan Airport is a convenient way to get to the city center. You can rent a car from the Rental Car Center. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. Once you leave the airport you will go through the tunnel that passes under the Boston Canal, then you can get to the city center via Congress Street and Congress Bridge. If you use the tunnel that is located more to the west then you will exit at Haymarket Square. You can get to the city center from this square by connecting to Merrimac St. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the city center from Logan airport by car, using both tunnels.