From the Airport

From BUFFALO NIAGARA AIRPORT (open 24 hours):

For those who can, take the #204 public airport express. It runs Monday-Friday, 6:22am­5:04pm. The #204 drops off at N. Division & Ellicott. From there to the hostel, follow the  directions from the bus station. See the full schedule for the #204 bus at www.nfta.com. Fare is $2.05

The #24 city bus runs from 5:41am-11:40pm Monday-Friday, 6:57am-11:39pm Saturday, and 6:36am-11:38pm Sunday. The fare is $2.05. See the full schedule for the #24 bus at www.nfta.com. Take the #24 bus to downtown; get off at the corner of Chippewa St and Ellicott St. Walk two short blocks to Main St. turn right onto Main St. Walk one block to 667 Main St.

If you see a #30 city bus, you can also take that to the hostel. This can be a great option for guests arriving in the evening or on Saturday afternoon. Fare is $2.05. ASK THE DRIVER FOR A TRANSFER. Take the #30 to University Rail Station. Go underground to take the next metro train headed downtown (Erie Canal Harbor). Show conductor your transfer if asked. Get off the train at Theater station. Cross Main St; walk toward the outbound Theater metro station. You’ll see the hostel at 667 Main St.

The ITA shuttle runs from the airport to downtown on the hour from 7am to 10pm daily. The charge is $15 per person. The shuttle leaves from the cab kiosk on the lower (Arrivals) level and will take you to the Comfort Suites Hotel, located at 601 Main St. Walk toward the Market Arcade Cinema. The hostel is at 667 Main St.

Cab fare from the airport is $25-30. Hostellers may be able to share taxi fare with other travelers headed downtown