Buffalo Airport Shuttle to St. Catharines, Ontario
St. Catharines is the largest city in the Niagara Region and home to Brock University. We provide cross-border transfers from Buffalo Airport to campus, downtown, hotels and residential addresses.
- From Buffalo Airport (BUF)
- 45 to 70 minutes
- about 35 miles
- US to Canada, both directions
For travelers heading to St. Catharines, the largest city in the Niagara Region: Brock University, downtown, Port Dalhousie, or a residential address. Use it to decide whether St. Catharines is your stop rather than a neighbouring Niagara town, and to give dispatch the right address.
This is the right page if
- You are visiting Brock University for move-in, a campus visit, or a family weekend.
- You are staying downtown, in Port Dalhousie, or at a residential address in the city.
- You are attending an event at the Meridian Centre or the Henley rowing course.
You may want a different page if
- Your stay is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the wine-country town to the north. That is a separate route. See that page.
- Your address is in Welland or Thorold, the canal towns to the south. Those have their own rates. See that page.
What to know before you arrive
St. Catharines is the regional hub, so "St. Catharines" can mean very different stops: Brock University up on the escarpment in the south end, the downtown core and performing arts district, the historic Port Dalhousie harbour on Lake Ontario, or residential neighbourhoods across the city. The building name and address are what let the driver plan the drop-off.
The city also anchors two event draws that bring visitors on top of campus and business travel: the Meridian Centre downtown, and the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta at Martindale Pond, which has run in Port Dalhousie since 1903 and hosts major rowing championships. If your trip is tied to either, the dates and venue help us plan around the crowds.
Good to know
- St. Catharines is the largest city in the Niagara Region and home to Brock University, which sits atop the Niagara Escarpment.
- Brock University’s main campus is on the escarpment in south St. Catharines, overlooking the region’s vineyards.
- Martindale Pond in the Port Dalhousie area has hosted the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta since 1903 and has held World Rowing Championships and Pan American Games rowing.
- The Meridian Centre is the city’s downtown arena, home to the Niagara IceDogs.
- From Buffalo Airport, St. Catharines is about 35 miles and typically 45 to 70 minutes including the border crossing.
How your trip works, step by step
- Book with the exact address: a Brock residence building, a downtown hotel, a Port Dalhousie address, or a home.
- Add your flight number; on move-in and event weekends the airport is busy, so booking ahead matters.
- Your driver handles the Peace Bridge crossing (first 35 minutes of border wait included) and the drive into the region.
- Drop-off is at the specific building or address you provided, campus or city.
Trips we plan on this route
A parent and student flying into BUF book to a named Brock residence, with a flight number so the pickup tracks the landing on a busy weekend.
A rowing family gives the Henley Island address and dates so the driver plans around regatta traffic in Port Dalhousie.
A traveler books to a downtown hotel near the Meridian Centre, choosing St. Catharines over the neighbouring towns after checking the decision links.
What to have ready when you book
- Exact address: Brock building, downtown hotel, Port Dalhousie, or home
- Whether the trip is tied to a Meridian Centre or Henley event, with dates
- Flight number and landing time
- Group size if several travelers arrive together
- Passports or accepted documents for the crossing
Questions specific to this trip
Do you serve Brock University for move-in and campus visits?
Yes. Brock campus and residence addresses are direct drop-offs, and it is a popular route for students and parents flying into the cheaper Buffalo airport. Give us the residence or building name and we plan the drop-off; book ahead for move-in and graduation weekends.
Can you get a rowing team or family to the Henley course?
Yes. Henley Island and the Port Dalhousie course are a direct drop-off. Regatta weeks bring larger groups, so tell us your party size and we can quote two minivans traveling together for up to 12 passengers.
Should I book St. Catharines or Niagara-on-the-Lake?
They are neighbouring but distinct. St. Catharines is the larger city with Brock, downtown and Port Dalhousie; Niagara-on-the-Lake is the wine-country town to the north with Old Town and the Shaw Festival. Use the address on your booking, and if it straddles the line send it to us to confirm.
How much is a shuttle from Buffalo Airport to St. Catharines, Ontario?
The flat rate is $165 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 St. Catharines, Ontario?
The drive is about 35 miles, about 45 to 70 minutes, depending on the border crossing on the day you travel.
Do I need a passport to travel to St. Catharines, 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 St. Catharines, 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 St. Catharines, 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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Niagara Region, Ontario: 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.
Niagara Region, Ontario
- Niagara Falls, CanadaFallsview, Clifton Hill and the hotel district$105
- Fallsview HotelsSheraton, Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt and more$105
- Clifton HillHotels, restaurants and family attractions$105
- Fort Erie, OntarioClosest Ontario destination to BUF$90
- Ridgeway, OntarioLake Erie shoreline community$105
- Crystal Beach, OntarioSouth Niagara shoreline$105
- Niagara Falls ResidentialResidential addresses in Niagara Falls, Ontario$115
- Port Colborne, OntarioSouthern Niagara Region$160
- Niagara-on-the-LakeWine country, Old Town and wineries$165
- St. Catharines, OntarioBrock University area and downtown$165
- Welland, OntarioNiagara Region community$165
- Thorold, OntarioNiagara Region community$165
- Grimsby, OntarioLake Ontario shoreline$235