A private shuttle is generally the simplest way to cross, because the driver knows the Buffalo crossings and picks whichever is moving best. What a shuttle cannot do is decide admission: that is always the government officer, never the driver or the company.

The short version

  • Your driver chooses between the Peace Bridge, Rainbow Bridge and Lewiston-Queenston Bridge on the day.
  • Admission is decided by border officers, never by the driver or the company.
  • Every traveller carries their own documents and answers officers directly.
  • The first 35 minutes of border wait is included, then $35 per hour, so the price stays predictable.

Have this ready at the crossing

  • A valid passport or other accepted travel document for every traveller, including children
  • A consent letter if a child is travelling without both parents
  • Your booking confirmation and the address you are heading to
  • Any documents specific to your citizenship or immigration status

What the driver handles, and what they do not

The driver handles the route: which of the three Buffalo-area crossings to use, how to approach it, and the driving on both sides. That is genuine local knowledge and it is the part that saves you time.

The driver does not speak for you at the booth. Officers may address each traveller directly, and answering for yourself is both expected and required. No transportation company can promise you entry, and you should be sceptical of any that implies otherwise.

How the wait is priced

Wait times vary by time of day, season and conditions on the day. Rather than charging a blanket border fee whether or not there is a delay, the flat rate includes the first 35 minutes at the crossing.

If a crossing runs longer than that, the additional time is billed at $35 per hour, disclosed up front. The point is that a quiet crossing does not subsidise a busy one, and a busy one does not turn into a surprise at drop-off.

Why rideshare is not an alternative here

Uber and Lyft do not permit drivers to cross the international border, so a rideshare cannot complete a Buffalo to Ontario trip at any price. This is a policy limit, not a question of how many drivers are online.

Verified details

  • Drivers use the Peace Bridge, Rainbow Bridge or Lewiston-Queenston Bridge, chosen by destination and conditions on the day.
  • Admission into Canada or the United States is decided by government border officers, never by the driver or the company.
  • The flat rate includes the first 35 minutes of border wait. Longer waits are billed at $35 per hour, with no blanket border fee.
  • Uber and Lyft do not permit drivers to cross the US and Canada border, so no rideshare can complete a cross-border trip from Buffalo.

Questions about this

Does the driver get me through the border faster?

The driver picks the crossing that is moving best and knows the approach, which can save time. Admission itself is decided by government officers and no company can speed that up or guarantee it.

Which bridge will we use?

The Peace Bridge, Rainbow Bridge or Lewiston-Queenston Bridge, depending on your destination and conditions on the day you travel.

What documents do I need?

A valid passport or other accepted travel document for every traveller. Requirements vary by citizenship and age, and children have their own requirements, so check official government guidance before your trip.

Is there a border wait fee?

There is no blanket border fee. The first 35 minutes at the crossing is included in your flat rate, and longer waits are billed transparently at $35 per hour.

Can an Uber take me across the border?

No. Rideshare apps do not cross the US and Canada border, so a private cross-border shuttle is the direct option.

Official sources

Primary sources for the facts on this page. We are an independent transportation company and are not affiliated with any of them.

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