Toronto Pearson Area to Buffalo Airport
Landed at Pearson and continuing on to a Buffalo Airport departure, or living near Pearson but flying out of BUF for a better fare? We provide a direct, private cross-border transfer between the two airports.
- From Toronto Pearson Airport area
- To Buffalo Airport (BUF)
- 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes
- Canada to US, cross-border
For travelers landing at Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and flying out of Buffalo (BUF), or making the same connection in reverse. This is a two-airport day with a land border in the middle, so the page is about where you are collected at Pearson and how much time the crossing really needs.
Planning your departure pickup
- Tell us your arriving terminal, T1 or T3, and your inbound flight number so the driver is at the right side of the airfield.
- Give your Buffalo departure flight and time. This is the fixed point everything else is planned backward from.
- Allow for two airports in one day: the drive, the land border, and a full check-in and security at BUF at the far end.
- The driver meets you on the arrivals level of your terminal, crosses into the United States by road, and drops at your BUF terminal.
What to know before you arrive
The thing people underestimate on this connection is that it is not a transfer, it is two separate airport experiences with an international land crossing between them. You clear Canadian arrivals at Pearson, then you clear United States entry at the bridge, then you check in and clear security again at Buffalo. Each of those has its own queue, and none of them can be skipped by booking a faster car.
That is why we plan this one with more margin than the mileage suggests, and why the arriving terminal matters. Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 sit on opposite sides of the airfield, and although the free Terminal Link train runs between them around the clock, walking to a driver waiting at the wrong terminal is time you do not have on a day with a second flight in it.
Good to know
- Toronto Pearson is the busiest airport in Canada and operates two public terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, on opposite sides of the airfield.
- A free Terminal Link train connects Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, running 24 hours a day with a two to eight minute ride, so arriving at the wrong terminal is recoverable.
- Air Canada and Star Alliance partners operate from Terminal 1, while WestJet, Porter, Air Transat and most Oneworld and SkyTeam carriers use Terminal 3.
- Rideshare apps cannot complete a trip across the Canada and United States border, so a private transfer is the direct single-vehicle option for this connection.
- From Toronto Pearson to Buffalo Airport is about 95 miles and typically 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes, plus the border crossing.
Trips we plan on this route
A traveler lands at Pearson on an international flight and continues by road to BUF for a domestic departure booked separately, with the two flight times given at booking.
A passenger rebooked onto a Buffalo departure after a disrupted Toronto connection gives both flight numbers so the driver can plan around the new departure.
A group landing together at T3 is collected in one vehicle rather than splitting across separate cars for the border run.
What to have ready when you book
- Arriving terminal at Pearson, T1 or T3, and the inbound flight number
- Buffalo departure flight number and time
- Whether you have checked bags to reclaim before the drive
- Passenger count and total luggage
- Passports or accepted documents for everyone crossing into the United States
Questions specific to this trip
How much time do I need between my Pearson arrival and my Buffalo departure?
More than the drive suggests, because this is two airports and a land border. Between clearing arrivals at Pearson, the crossing, and full check-in and security at Buffalo, we plan this with real margin. Give us both flight times and dispatch will tell you honestly whether the connection works.
Where will the driver meet me at Pearson?
On the arrivals level of your terminal, so tell us whether you land at T1 or T3. They are on opposite sides of the airfield. The free Terminal Link train runs 24 hours if something changes, but starting at the right terminal saves time you may not have.
Can I just take an Uber between the airports?
No. Rideshare apps cannot complete a trip across the Canada and United States border, so the journey would break into separate legs on each side. A booked private transfer is one vehicle the whole way.
Do you offer a flat rate for Toronto Pearson Airport area to Buffalo Airport?
Yes, the flat rate is $365 per vehicle, one way to Buffalo Airport (BUF). The price is confirmed before you book.
Do we need our passports for this trip?
Yes. Every traveler crossing from Canada into the United States is responsible for carrying a valid passport or other accepted travel document. Requirements vary by citizenship and age, check official government guidance before you travel.
How much border-wait buffer should we plan for?
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.
How early should we leave for our flight?
We recommend arriving at Buffalo Airport at least 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight. For cross-border pickups, add extra buffer for the crossing itself, your driver will help plan exact timing once your flight details are confirmed.
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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