KeyBank Center Airport Transportation
KeyBank Center hosts Buffalo Sabres games, concerts, and major touring shows on the downtown waterfront. We plan your airport arrival around event start times, whether you are heading straight to the arena or checking into a hotel first.
- From Buffalo Airport (BUF)
- 15 to 25 minutes
- about 10 miles
- No border crossing
Airport transportation to KeyBank Center
KeyBank Center is downtown Buffalo’s arena, home to Sabres hockey and a busy calendar of concerts and touring shows, about 10 miles and 15 to 25 minutes from the airport. On event nights, a flat-rate private ride beats the surge pricing and parking scramble that come with a sellout crowd.
We drop you close to the arena in the Canalside district and can plan a post-event pickup so you are not competing for a rideshare in the exit crush. Book ahead for big shows and games when demand spikes.
Who this is for
Event nights and touring crews
Beyond fans, we carry touring performers and crew who fly into BUF for a show, with space for gear in the minivan. We are an independent transportation provider and not affiliated with the arena or any team; we simply get you there and back. For a group arriving together, ask about group transportation.
Part of Buffalo’s waterfront district
KeyBank Center sits on the water at the foot of downtown, about a 10 to 15 minute walk from Canalside’s outdoor rink and shops and the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park along the Buffalo River. Fans who want to make an evening of it often combine a game or show with a walk along the waterfront beforehand, and we can plan your drop-off for the arena itself or a nearby waterfront hotel depending on your plans.
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 KeyBank Center. We simply provide airport transportation to and from the venue for travelers who book with us.
Questions about KeyBank Center transportation
Can you time our pickup around puck drop or a show start time?
Yes. Tell us your event start time and we plan pickup and drop-off with enough buffer for downtown traffic on event nights.
Do you offer group transportation for a group attending together?
Yes, request group transportation and we quote a rate for your party, using two minivans together for groups above six passengers.
Is Buffalo Shuttle affiliated with KeyBank Center?
No. Buffalo Shuttle is an independent transportation provider. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or a preferred or official vendor of KeyBank Center. 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