How to Get from Buffalo to Toronto
Every way to make the trip from Buffalo or Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Toronto: bus, train, rental car, rideshare and private taxi, with what each one actually involves.
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Buffalo to Toronto: Your Options
Buffalo and Toronto are roughly 100 miles apart, with the US-Canada border in between. Every option below crosses it, and every passenger needs valid travel documents.
We have kept other operators' details general on purpose. Schedules and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.
By Bus
Intercity buses run between Buffalo and Toronto several times a day. Most leave from the downtown Buffalo bus terminal, and some trips start at Buffalo Airport. In Toronto they arrive at the Union Station Bus Terminal at 81 Bay Street, a short walk from Union Station.
It is the cheapest way to make the trip. The trade-off is the timetable: you travel when the bus does, with stops on the way, and you still need to get from the terminal to where you are staying.
By Train
Amtrak's Maple Leaf runs once a day in each direction between New York and Toronto. It stops at Buffalo-Depew station and ends at Toronto Union Station, in the middle of downtown.
The train does not stop at Buffalo Airport, so flying in usually means a ride to Depew first, and with one departure a day, the timing has to work with your flight.
By Rental Car
Most major rental companies at Buffalo Airport let you drive their cars into Canada, with conditions. Tell the counter at pickup that you are going to Canada, check that your insurance covers you there, and ask before planning to return the car in Canada.
Driving gives you the most freedom in Ontario. In downtown Toronto, factor in traffic and hotel or garage parking.
By Uber or Lyft
Uber and Lyft do not cross the border from Buffalo. Buffalo drivers do not take rides into Canada, even when the app shows a fare estimate for a Toronto address. Why Uber and Lyft won't cross the border.
Is There a Ferry?
No. Buffalo sits on Lake Erie and Toronto on Lake Ontario, with Niagara Falls between them, so no passenger ferry connects the two cities. Toronto's ferries only go to the Toronto Islands.
By Private Taxi
A private taxi is the only option that picks you up at Buffalo Airport arrivals or your Buffalo address and drops you at your door in Toronto. The fare is a flat $330 to downtown Toronto or Toronto Pearson, with tolls included, and the ride takes about 2 to 2.5 hours depending on the border.
It costs more than the bus. It makes sense when you are travelling with luggage, as a group splitting the fare, late at night, or on a schedule the bus and train do not fit.
Getting Around Toronto
Downtown Toronto is easy to get around without a car. These photos are from our own trip in October 2026.
Heading somewhere in particular? See where our Toronto rides end, including Union Station, the arenas and the Convention Centre, plus a few places to eat.
Common Questions
Border rules: Canada entry requirements and our border crossing guide.
It depends on what matters most. The bus is the cheapest if its timetable fits your plans. The train is one departure a day from Buffalo-Depew. A rental car gives you flexibility in Ontario. A private taxi is the only option that goes door to door from Buffalo Airport to your Toronto address, at a flat $330 to downtown Toronto or Pearson. Uber and Lyft do not cross the border.
Yes. Amtrak's Maple Leaf runs once a day in each direction between New York and Toronto, stopping at Buffalo-Depew station and ending at Toronto Union Station. It does not stop at Buffalo Airport, so you need a ride to the station first.
Yes. Intercity buses run between Buffalo and Toronto several times a day, mostly from the downtown Buffalo bus terminal, and some trips start at Buffalo Airport. In Toronto they arrive at the Union Station Bus Terminal on Bay Street.
No. Buffalo sits on Lake Erie and Toronto on Lake Ontario, with Niagara Falls between them, so there is no passenger ferry. Toronto's ferries only go to the Toronto Islands.
No. Uber and Lyft drivers in Buffalo do not cross the border into Canada, so a Buffalo to Toronto rideshare is not an option. The app may still show a fare estimate, but drivers will not take the trip.
Usually, yes. Most major rental companies at Buffalo Airport allow their cars into Canada, but you need to tell the counter at pickup. Check that your insurance covers Canada, and ask before planning to drop the car off in Canada.
About 2 to 2.5 hours to downtown Toronto, depending on border wait times and traffic.
A valid passport or NEXUS card for entry into Canada. Some nationalities also need a visa, so check the Government of Canada entry requirements before you travel.
Want the Door-to-Door Option?
Flat $330 from Buffalo Airport to downtown Toronto or Pearson. No payment required to book.
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