When I travel to various vacation spots around the country (and around the world) I usually always receive this common question-Where are you from? and Where is Buffalo? My usual response is, Upstate NY, or near Niagara Fall Canada, or One hour South of Toronto. Well for many of you reading this you already know where Buffalo is, I don’t have to tell you that…but you might not know how to get here. So I’ve pulled some resources off the University’s International Student Services website to help you get here safely in the August!
How to get to the University at Buffalo by air:
Fly into the Buffalo Niagara International Airport: http://www.buffaloairport.com/ located in Cheektowaga NY.
After you retrieve your luggage on the bottom level, look for the Airport Taxi Service (Tel. 716-633-8294) outside the airport terminal. You can take the taxi to campus. This is going to cost you approximately $20.00 USD, so be prepared with cash upon arrival.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is about 10 km away from the University at Buffalo’s North and South Campuses. It should take from 15-20 minutes to reach UB from the airport. If you are planning on checking into a hotel there are three located within walking distance of the classroom buildings. They are:
Hotel Indigo: www.hotelindigo.com
Buffalo Marriott: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bufny-buffalo-marriott-niagara/
Red Roof Inn: http://www.redroof.com/reservations/property-detail.aspx?pid=104
Once you have settled in, it will be time to explore what the city has to offer. While many people associate Buffalo with lots of snow(and don’t worry you will see it!!), it offers a rich cultural scene and wide array of activities. There is so much to experience in Buffalo: museums, theater, music, festivals, food, sporting events, shopping, etc. It is also a great location for many sports activities, including skiing, ice-skating, snow tubing, hiking, golf, boating and many more. Here is a great link to some activities when you get here: http://www.iloveny.com/home.aspx
So GOOD LUCK! We will see you in August!
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