BritBill Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Anybody have any tips on the best way to get from either downtown Toronto or Pearson Airport to Buffalo? So far I've looked at the Greyhound and Amtrak. Both look fairly painless. For information I don't want to hire a car. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I'm not sure that there are direct flights from Toronto (or Hamilton) to Buffalo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 ‘Best’ can cover a multitude of options. It depends how many times you want to change modes of transportation, how quickly, how scenic a trip, how much you want to spend. UP from YYZ to Union Station, GO Train to Niagara Falls (limited service), with Niagara Airbus taking you the rest of the way is one option, Niagara Airbus can also run you entire distance. Where in Buffalo is also somewhat of a consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, row_33 said: I'm not sure that there are direct flights from Toronto (or Hamilton) to Buffalo.... I haven’t noted any aside from charters of ‘puddle jumpers’. I think there is/was one smaller service running Niagara District (St. Catharines) to YTZ (Toronto City / Billy Bishop). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 19 minutes ago, BritBill said: Anybody have any tips on the best way to get from either downtown Toronto or Pearson Airport to Buffalo? So far I've looked at the Greyhound and Amtrak. Both look fairly painless. For information I don't want to hire a car. Thanks. why don't you want to "rent" a car? It gives you so much more freedom than relying on public transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 30 minutes ago, BritBill said: Anybody have any tips on the best way to get from either downtown Toronto or Pearson Airport to Buffalo? So far I've looked at the Greyhound and Amtrak. Both look fairly painless. For information I don't want to hire a car. Thanks. One thing to remember is that there is no customs pre-clearance in Toronto. For the train, it will stop at Niagara Falls for two hours while customs people go through the train to question everyone. You sit in your seat for the entire time. For the bus, everyone will need to disembark the bus and grab their luggage and stand outside the bus with their luggage while being interviewed by customs people. Rain or snow doesn't matter. Be sure to fill out the I-94 online and prepay. That way, it only requires a signature at the border. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: I haven’t noted any aside from charters of ‘puddle jumpers’. I think there is/was one smaller service running Niagara District (St. Catharines) to YTZ (Toronto City / Billy Bishop). looks to be 6-10 hours to leave Toronto and arrive in Buffalo... this is astounding, but I've never thought of flying to Buffalo from Toronto... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Are you a strong swimmer? . 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Bring a comfy pair of shoes and hoof it. Walk in anywhere. Congress hasn't funded the much needed wall. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritBill Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, The Senator said: Are you a strong swimmer? . I was a garbage man in Venice for 3 years so yeah. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Rent a car, take the QEW to the Peace Bridge. Welcome to Buffalo. You're welcome. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said: One thing to remember is that there is no customs pre-clearance in Toronto. For the train, it will stop at Niagara Falls for two hours while customs people go through the train to question everyone. You sit in your seat for the entire time. For the bus, everyone will need to disembark the bus and grab their luggage and stand outside the bus with their luggage while being interviewed by customs people. Rain or snow doesn't matter. Be sure to fill out the I-94 online and prepay. That way, it only requires a signature at the border. and make sure to clearly and quickly announce your citizenship, don't make them ask you, both sides have totally freaked out when i was with friends who didn't up front declare... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, row_33 said: looks to be 6-10 hours to leave Toronto and arrive in Buffalo... this is astounding, but I've never thought of flying to Buffalo from Toronto... its 100 miles ..... a 2 hour drive .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 You can take the Fallsview Casino bus in,it's only.20 bucks round trip..even if you're only taking a one way,you can't beat the price..but you'll be about 30 mins from downtown Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 2 hours ago, BritBill said: Anybody have any tips on the best way to get from either downtown Toronto or Pearson Airport to Buffalo? So far I've looked at the Greyhound and Amtrak. Both look fairly painless. For information I don't want to hire a car. Thanks. Megabus. $15 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, ShadyBillsFan said: its 100 miles ..... a 2 hour drive .... by commercial air flight... oh yeah, i stated an airplane in my post, guessed you missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 14 minutes ago, row_33 said: by commercial air flight... oh yeah, i stated an airplane in my post, guessed you missed it. Which confused me 6 hours to fly? Or I'm just being overly thick today... I can leave from my home and drive to Henrietta in 6 hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 3 hours ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Which confused me 6 hours to fly? Or I'm just being overly thick today... I can leave from my home and drive to Henrietta in 6 hours That includes the complimentary stop in Atlanta. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 7 hours ago, row_33 said: I'm not sure that there are direct flights from Toronto (or Hamilton) to Buffalo.... My ex didnt want to drive from buffalo to toronto because "it would take too long". She bought a pretty expensive flight with out looking at the stops. She took a tour of the east coast and two of her lay overs were over 2 hours. I laughed at her for weeks about it. 3 hours ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Which confused me 6 hours to fly? Or I'm just being overly thick today... I can leave from my home and drive to Henrietta in 6 hours No direct flights. Usually have to go to NYC, DC, charlotte, or atlanta lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) Its 100 miles away. At 65mph. Huh? I had a co-worker that had a wife from I England (I know, low-brow Swindon). 0ne time her family came to visit. Landed at Chicago O'Hare. First thing they wanted to do: Drive to DisneyWorld. And two... Were amazed at "How many trees there were in the United States." Holy Moly do You Brits have any concept of distance? Wow two extremes there. 100 miles being "too far" and taking a day trip, drive to Orlando, Florida from Illinois. I think my co-worker said: "Do you Blokes take a day trip from London to Rome for a Sunday drive?" 18 hours ago, Not at the table Karlos said: My ex didnt want to drive from buffalo to toronto because "it would take too long". She bought a pretty expensive flight with out looking at the stops. She took a tour of the east coast and two of her lay overs were over 2 hours. I laughed at her for weeks about it. No direct flights. Usually have to go to NYC, DC, charlotte, or atlanta lol. Which of course there are no direct flight. Most Canadians DRIVE to Niagara Falls airport to catch the routine, daily 2am flight to Fort Canadadale, Florida. LMAO... Sorry for being so damn snarky. Edited March 14, 2019 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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