Canalside Airport Transportation
Canalside is Buffalo's waterfront entertainment district, hosting concerts, festivals, and year-round events along the water. It is a short, direct trip from Buffalo Airport, easy to pair with downtown hotels.
- From Buffalo Airport (BUF)
- 15 to 25 minutes
- about 10 miles
- No border crossing
Airport transportation to Canalside
Canalside is Buffalo’s revitalized waterfront entertainment district, host to festivals, concerts, and family events through the year, about 10 miles and 15 to 25 minutes from the airport. On big event days, a flat-rate private ride avoids the waterfront parking crunch entirely.
The district sits beside the arena and the ballpark, so a single drop-off often covers a whole day out. We plan the pickup around the event and can arrange the return to BUF or your hotel.
Who this is for
Festivals and waterfront events
Concerts and festivals draw big crowds to Canalside, and we can carry families and groups with room for the whole party, up to 12 in two minivans. We are an independent transportation provider, not affiliated with any venue or event. Tell us the event and your group size and dispatch confirms the plan.
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
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.
Independent transportation provider
Buffalo Shuttle is an independent, private transportation company. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or a preferred or official transportation vendor of Canalside. We simply provide airport transportation to and from the venue for travelers who book with us.
Questions about Canalside transportation
Is Buffalo Shuttle affiliated with Canalside?
No. Buffalo Shuttle is an independent transportation provider. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or a preferred or official vendor of Canalside. We simply provide airport transportation to and from the venue.
Can you arrange transportation for a group attending together?
Yes. Send us your group size and we quote group transportation, using two minivans together for groups of 7 to 12 passengers. This is quote-first since group size and timing vary by event.
Book Your Airport Shuttle
Tell us your route and we will confirm your flat-rate price by phone or email.
Western New York and US Routes: 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.
Western New York and US Routes
- Downtown BuffaloHotels, venues and the city centre$50
- Niagara Falls, NYRainbow Bridge and the US side of the falls$95
- UB North CampusUniversity at Buffalo, Amherst$45
- D'Youville UniversityWest Side Buffalo campus$50
- Niagara Falls, NYFrom Depew Amtrak Station$95
- Niagara Falls, CanadaFrom Depew Amtrak Station, cross-border$105
- Orchard Park, NYSouth Buffalo suburbs and the stadium$70
- Hamburg, NYSouth Buffalo suburbs$70
- Grand Island, NYNiagara River island community$75
- Lockport, NYNiagara County$80
- East Aurora, NYErie County village$85
- Lewiston, NYNiagara River historic town$110
- Batavia, NYGenesee County$125
- Fredonia, NYChautauqua County$180
- Dunkirk, NYLake Erie shoreline, Chautauqua County$185
- Chautauqua, NYChautauqua Institution and lake region$270
- Rochester, NYMonroe County$235
- Western New YorkBuffalo, Amherst, Cheektowaga, Orchard Park, Niagara Falls NY, Lockport and every WNY community
- Chautauqua CountyDunkirk, Fredonia, Jamestown and the Chautauqua Lake region