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Popular Airport

Allegheny County Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

50 min

Approximate Travel Distance

287 Km

Transportation to Airport from Buffalo City Center

Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport

There are many modes of transportation available from the city centre to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. You can use the shuttle services that have a working agreement with the airport, use a taxi, or hire a limousine. If you are not restricted by time, there are more economical options such as the metro and metrobus. If you are staying at a hotel within the vicinity of the airport, you can easily reach the airport by using a shuttle bus provided by the hotel.

Shuttle Service / Minivan / Limousine

Many private companies have agreements with the airport that allows them to offer door-to-door transportation services. The shuttle services are either provided by car, minivan, or limousine. Ask your hotel for assistance on gathering contact details and regarding reservations. These alternatives may be costlier, but they are definitely the most comfortable form of transportation to the airport.

Car Rental

You can plan a comfortable trip by renting a vehicle from one of the car rental agencies in Buffalo city centre. You also have the option of returning your vehicle at the airport. To reach the airport from the city centre with your rented vehicle, you should drive through New York State Route 33 E (NY-33 E). In normal traffic conditions, it takes less than 20 minutes to get from the city centre to the airport.

Metro

It is possible to get to the airport by taking metro line 204 from the city centre. The line operates during weekdays. It departs every 30 minutes, and the journey lasts 30 minutes in total. A one-way adult ticket costs 2.5 dollars.

Metrobus

The metrobus line 24 connects the city centre to the airport. It is the cheapest mode of transportation to the airport, with a one-way ticket costing 2 dollars. The duration of the journey lasts 43 minutes.

Hotel Shuttle Service

Accommodation options within the proximity of the airport offers airport transportation services. Hotels can either provide this service free of charge or add the fee to your accommodation cost. Contact your hotel representative in advance for a more convenient and fast journey to the airport.

Airport Information

Located 11 miles east from Buffalo city centre, the airport welcomes nearly 5 million passengers each year. You can have a pleasant time thanks to the approximately 20 stores, cafes and restaurants available at the airport. Visit the 'Visitor Center' desk to find out more detailed information about the city of Buffalo. The leaflets provide information about important points of the city, as well as a list of activities that you can participate in.  The airport also has a pet relief area and a games room for children. You can also find very good hotels within the vicinity of the airport.

Transportation to Pittsburgh City Center from Airport

Allegheny County Airport

Pittsburgh is a cosmopolitan American city with rich underground resources that embrace three rivers with five-hundred bridges. Pittsburgh, which has been developed economically for many years by the processing of steel extracted from the steel mines of Allegheny Mountain, is now developing rapidly in the fields of electronics production, banking and tourism. The city, where more than twenty ethnic races including German, Italian, Spanish, African descent and Mexicans, is among the safest cities with low crime rates in America. In some parts of the city, besides the suburban buildings, the giant skyscrapers add a difference to the city center.

Pittsburgh is referred to as 'Bridge City' due to the 446 bridges in the city. Bridges and tunnels connect the city's separate parts. In addition to motorways, metro is being used intensively.

Buses carry a heavy burden both in urban transport and in access to American cities from Pittsburgh. There are many alternatives in the city, which has one of the oldest and most common rail networks in the world, from railway lines to suburban trains, to metro which provides faster transportation. It is also possible to make intercity trips with trains. Pittsburgh Port is one of the largest cargo centers in the country. Pittsburgh Airport offers different alternatives for passengers to get to the city center.

Shuttles, car and luxury limousine rental services are available in the city. Buses and taxis are preferred by more passengers since they are more affordable.

Taxi

If you think that the public transport to Pittsburg, which is a big city, is going to different directions, you can choose the taxi to avoid getting lost. At the airport, where Checker, Cranberry and Yellow companies are competing, taxis wait for their passengers 24 hours a day for a comfortable and fast transportation.

Bus

At Pittsburgh Airport, buses pick up passengers at stops located in front of the sixth door of the terminal building. The West Busway Company’s buses operate between 05:30 in the morning and midnight, departing every 30 minutes. You can pay for wheelchair-friendly vehicles with cash, credit card or pre-paid tickets.

Shuttle

The best alternative for those who are travelling with a group or family is the shuttle service. To make an economical and comfortable journey, you can rent a transfer vehicle from the airport at SuperShuttle Pittsburgh company with a driver.

Car Rental

If you want to travel with a car, you may prefer one of the eight car rental companies (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless) serving at the lower floor of the parking lot at the airport. We recommend that you go through a few companies to get ideas about different alternatives and price options.

Limousine Rental

Limousine rental companies are promising passengers at the height of luxury and comfort. If you prefer this option, which is more expensive than other alternatives to get to the city center, you can contact one of these three companies: Limousine, Tortoice, All Star.


Pittsburgh International Airport

Pittsburgh Airport offers different alternatives to its passengers to get to the city center. Shuttle services, car and luxury limousine rental services are also available. The passengers mostly prefer bus and taxi because they offer low cost travel. Considering that Pittsburgh is a big city and the public transport vehicles go in different directions, you can prefer to take a taxi in order not to get lost. The three different companies named as Checker, Cranberry and Yellow provide taxi service at the airport and you can take the advantage of a comfortable and fast travel for 24 hours.

Bus

The buses pick up passengers at the stops located in front of the sixth entrance gate of the terminal building at Pittsburgh Airport. The West Busway company starts its service at 5:30 o’clock in the morning and its buses departs every 30 minutes until 12 o’clock in the night. You can pay for wheelchair-friendly vehicles for the disabled individuals with cash, credit card or pre-paid tickets.

Shuttle Services

For groups and family travels, the best alternative is the shuttle service. If you want to plan an economical and comfortable journey, you can rent a transfer vehicle with a driver from the SuperShuttle Pittsburgh Company at the airport.

Rent a car

If you want to rent a car, you may prefer one of the 8 different car rental companies (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless) that are located on the lower floor of the parking garage at the airport. We recommend you to walk around a few companies and get information to find out different alternatives and price options.

Limo Rental

Limousine rental companies promise exclusive luxury and comfort for their customers. If you prefer this option, which is more expensive but flashy than other alternatives to reach the city center, you can contact Limousine, Tortoice or All Star, the three companies at the airport.

Weather in Pittsburgh

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TuesdayMin 1ºC - Max 5ºC
WednesdayMin 0ºC - Max 4ºC
ThursdayMin 0ºC - Max 8ºC
FridayMin 2ºC - Max 9ºC
SaturdayMin 6ºC - Max 12ºC

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