Buffalo Airport Shuttle to Burlington, Ontario
Burlington sits on the western edge of the GTA along Lake Ontario. Buffalo Shuttle provides private cross-border transfers to homes, hotels and businesses throughout the city.
- From Buffalo Airport (BUF)
- 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes
- about 65 miles
- US to Canada, both directions
For travelers heading to Burlington, the lakeshore city between Hamilton and Oakville at the western end of Lake Ontario. Use it to confirm Burlington rather than either neighbour, and to get a lakeshore, escarpment-side or residential address right.
This is the right page if
- You are visiting a home or business in Burlington.
- You are staying near the waterfront or visiting the Royal Botanical Gardens.
- You want one vehicle from BUF rather than a connection through Toronto.
You may want a different page if
- You are heading to Hamilton, the larger city to the west, which is its own stop. See that page.
- You are going to Oakville to the east, which is a separate town and rate. See that page.
What to know before you arrive
Burlington is where the highway splits. Coming up the QEW from Niagara, the road crosses the Skyway and then divides: the QEW continues along the lake toward Oakville and Toronto, and the 403 turns inland toward Hamilton and the west. Burlington sits at that fork, which is why it is a natural stop and also why the street address matters. A lakeshore address and an address up near the escarpment are on different sides of that split.
The gardens are the thing that brings visitors here rather than residents, and they are not one place. The Royal Botanical Gardens is spread across several separate parcels around the bay, so if you are coming for a specific garden or trailhead, give us that rather than the institution, and the driver goes to the right gate.
Good to know
- The Royal Botanical Gardens is the largest botanical garden in Canada, with gardens and nature sanctuaries spanning Burlington and Hamilton around the western end of Lake Ontario.
- The Royal Botanical Gardens is a National Historic Site occupying close to 1,100 hectares on several separate parcels clustered around Burlington Bay.
- The Burlington Skyway carries the QEW over the entrance to Hamilton Harbour, and is the highway link between Burlington and the Niagara side of the lake.
- Burlington sits between Hamilton and Oakville on the western shore of Lake Ontario, at the point where the QEW and Highway 403 diverge.
- From Buffalo Airport, Burlington is about 65 miles by way of the Peace Bridge and the QEW.
How your trip works, step by step
- Book with the exact street address. Burlington runs from the lakeshore up to the escarpment, and the two are different drives once off the highway.
- Add your flight number so the pickup is planned from your actual landing.
- Your driver crosses at the Peace Bridge, with the first 35 minutes of border wait included, then runs the QEW and over the Skyway.
- Drop-off is at the door, the gardens or the hotel you gave.
Trips we plan on this route
A traveler visiting relatives gives the street address and is dropped at the door after the Skyway, with the crossing already handled.
A visitor heading to the Royal Botanical Gardens names the specific garden or centre, and the driver uses the right entrance rather than the main address.
A traveler with meetings in Burlington books door-to-door from BUF and avoids both the rental counter and the drive around the lake.
What to have ready when you book
- Exact street address, or the specific garden or venue
- Flight number and landing time
- Whether your address is actually Hamilton or Oakville instead
- Passenger count and luggage
- Passports or accepted documents for the crossing
Questions specific to this trip
Is Burlington closer to Buffalo Airport or to Pearson?
Pearson is closer in distance, but many travelers use Buffalo for the fares and the direct flights. From BUF it is a single vehicle across the Peace Bridge and up the QEW, with no connection.
Can you drop us at the Royal Botanical Gardens?
Yes. The gardens are spread across several separate sites around the bay, so tell us which garden or centre you want and the driver goes to that gate rather than a general address.
Is Burlington the same as Hamilton?
No. They are neighbours at the western end of the lake, with Hamilton across the bay to the west. Each has its own page and rate, so give us the street address and we confirm which applies.
How much is a shuttle from Buffalo Airport to Burlington, Ontario?
The flat rate is $295 per vehicle, one way from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). The price is confirmed before you book, with no surge pricing and no hidden charges.
How long is the ride from Buffalo Airport to Burlington, Ontario?
The drive is about 65 miles, about 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes, depending on the border crossing on the day you travel.
Do I need a passport to travel to Burlington, Ontario?
Yes. Every traveler crossing into Canada is responsible for carrying a valid passport or other accepted travel document. Requirements vary by citizenship and age, so check official government guidance before your trip.
Are there extra fees if the border is slow?
Your flat rate includes up to 35 minutes of border wait time. On the rare occasion a crossing runs longer, additional time is billed transparently at $35 per hour, with no hidden surcharges.
Can I take an Uber from Buffalo Airport to Burlington, Ontario?
Rideshare apps do not cross the US and Canada border, so an Uber or Lyft cannot complete this trip. A private cross-border shuttle like ours handles the entire route and the crossing.
Will you track my flight if it is delayed?
Yes. Add your flight number to your booking and we track your arrival, adjusting pickup so your driver is ready when you land.
Is the ride to Burlington, Ontario private?
Yes. Every booking is a private vehicle for your group only. You are never placed in a shared ride or routed through other passengers’ stops.
Not your exact trip? Choose the right page
Why book with Buffalo Shuttle
- Flat, upfront pricing confirmed before you book
- Private vehicle for your group, never a shared ride
- Insured, professional drivers
- Flight tracking so your ride adjusts to delays
- Cross-border specialists between Western New York and Ontario
- First 35 minutes of border wait included
Choose the right vehicle
Best for one to three passengers with standard luggage.
A comfortable choice for small families, couples with additional luggage or travelers who want more interior space.
Ideal for families and groups with multiple bags, strollers or child seat needs.
For larger groups of up to 12, we assign two minivans so everyone travels together with room for luggage.
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Hamilton, Toronto and the GTA: routes and flat rates
Other destinations we serve in this area, with the same flat per-vehicle rate from Buffalo Niagara International Airport. See every route and rate.
Hamilton, Toronto and the GTA
- TorontoDowntown Toronto, hotels and the GTA$365
- Toronto Pearson AirportInternational airport connection$365
- Hamilton, OntarioAncaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek and area$280
- Burlington, OntarioGreater Toronto Area$295
- Oakville, OntarioGreater Toronto Area$330
- Brantford, OntarioSouthwestern Ontario$360
- Mississauga, OntarioPort Credit, Square One and area$365
- North YorkNorth Toronto neighbourhoods$410
- Kitchener, OntarioKitchener-Waterloo region$425
- ScarboroughEast Toronto communities$455
- Vaughan, OntarioVaughan and Woodbridge$460
- London, OntarioSouthwestern Ontario$580
- Ottawa, OntarioOntario and Canada’s capital$1,270