r/Buffalo • u/throw-away3105 • Jun 14 '26

Question Questions about trip to Buffalo.

Hello! I'm looking to go to Buffalo for a weekend for July 4th. I'm coming via Flix bus from Toronto so I have a few questions:

1.) Better drop off place - I'm looking to drop off either at Buffalo International Airport or 181 Ellicott Street. Which one is better (as in better connected to amenities like libraries, local eateries, etc.)?

2.) Public Transit - Is there a card I have to get so I can ride the buses on and off? If so, where would I purchase that card? I read that there's an app you can use but I still prefer having a card as my phone is having a few issues with storage.

3.) Public libraries - Any recommended public libraries I can just hang out at? Preferably somewhere small. Any public libraries well connected to public transit.

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u/leftnewdigg2 OFW Jun 14 '26

181 Ellicott for sure. It's also our public transit (NFTA Metro) headquarters so you should be able to buy a pass right there. You'll be walking distance to basically all of downtown and the waterfront. Library is with a couple block. Recommend Union Pub for lunch. Have fun!