Trip to Buffalo, the United States: how to get there, how many days and when to go

Buffalo – Nova York Destination Niagara Falls

How to get there

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) Cheektowaga · 16 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before buying. BUF handles domestic connections; ground transport links the terminal to downtown. Trains serve the Buffalo region.

How many days

One or two days allow time for architecture, art, and the waterfront before heading to the falls.

When to go

For a stay in Buffalo, prefer May to October to expand outdoor options; December to March require warm clothing and checking seasonal tours.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

A car makes visiting Martin House and Niagara Falls easier. In downtown, combine walking with local transit.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Buffalo

Morning
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
Dedicate the start of the itinerary to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House. Prioritize the main part of the visit and arrival time, leaving a break before continuing in Buffalo.
Afternoon
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
After the break, head to the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Check access and explore the place without turning the afternoon in Buffalo into a series of transfers.
Late afternoon
Return via the Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House area
Finish walks in the area of Buffalo already visited and return to your lodging before planning another outing. Light and weather can change the duration of this stage.
Evening
Evening free in Buffalo
Dine near your base in Buffalo and keep the evening free to rest after visiting Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House and the Buffalo AKG Art Museum.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to get to Buffalo and start the visit?

BUF serves flights for the Niagara Falls region.

How many days to allocate for Buffalo?

One or two days add art and architecture to the trip.

How to get around during the stay in Buffalo?

A car helps for areas away from the central core.

Can Buffalo be a base to visit the falls?

Yes, provided you arrange transportation to Niagara Falls for each day you visit; staying near the falls reduces those journeys.

Your trip to Buffalo.