Long Distance Travel
The Buffalo Niagara area is an important gateway between the Midwest and Northeast regions of the U.S and Canada, and to destinations beyond. For long-distance travel, there are plenty of options beyond driving.
AIRPORTS
The Buffalo Niagara International Airport hosts close to 100 non-stop flights per day, which serve 22 airport destinations. The airport plays an essential role in the development of business and tourism in the Buffalo Niagara region. The management and staff of the airport strive to meet the daily needs of all its customers and ensure that each visit is a pleasant experience.
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The Niagara Falls International Airport
Starting your trip from the Niagara Falls International Airport can save you time, money and hassle. The airport is located within minutes of the U.S. and Canadian border with service provided the following carriers:
AMTRAK
Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, strives to deliver high quality, safe, on-time rail passenger service between cities in New York State and across the country.
Learn all about Amtrak, and search for tickets, schedules, and train status.
In the Buffalo Niagara Region there are three Amtrak Stations:
A new train station was constructed in Niagara Falls and opened in December 2016. Learn more about the Niagara Falls International Railway and Intermodal Transportation Center.
You can also download the free Amtrak mobile app for iPhone and Android for easy access to all the travel information you need: check your train status, board using your eTicket, book one-way, round-trip, and multi-ride tickets, get station information, and update reservations.
Bikes on Trains
You can take your bike along when you ride Amtrak!
Folding bicycles under the dimensions of 34″ x 15″ x 48″ (860 x 380 x 1120 mm) are allowed onboard all trains in lieu of a piece of carry-on baggage.
Trainside Checked Bicycles: The Lake Shore Limited, which connects Buffalo-Depew with Chicago to the West and New York City and Boston to the East, provides Trainside Checked Bicycle Services. Amtrak personnel will store and secure your bicycle to a rack located in the baggage car. There is a $20 fee to use this service, and you must reserve the space for your bicycle by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL.
Boxed Checked Bicycles: Aboard all other train lines (Empire Service and Maple Leaf), bicycles may be boxed and transported as checked baggage for a $10 fee. This service is only available when departing from the Buffalo-Depew station.
Get more information on Amtrak’s Bicycle Onboard policy.
INTERCITY BUSES
The Buffalo Metropolitan Transportation Center serves as a terminal for local bus lines and the following intercity bus companies:
The web and mobile application Wanderu allows you to search for and book tickets for bus or train trips on hundreds of intercity carriers between over 2,000 cities across North America.
