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biggroofy
01-03-2009, 10:25 PM
We are in Toronto and driving down to Buffalo on Monday. A little confused with the following web sites -
http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt/index.asp
http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/times/menu-e.html
I need some help if possible. Which of the above should I check when I
1). drive from Toronto to Buffalo?
2). drive from Buffalo to Toronto?
Thanks!
CdnDisneyNut
01-03-2009, 10:58 PM
The first link is US bound to Buffalo
The second link is Canada bound to Toronto
biggroofy
01-04-2009, 08:04 AM
Thanks!
Ham Ham
01-04-2009, 08:16 AM
We are in Toronto and driving down to Buffalo on Monday. A little confused with the following web sites -
http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt/index.asp
http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/times/menu-e.html
I need some help if possible. Which of the above should I check when I
1). drive from Toronto to Buffalo?
2). drive from Buffalo to Toronto?
Thanks!
What time is you scheduled departure from BUF?
biggroofy
01-04-2009, 12:19 PM
Hi Ham Ham,
It is 6:30pm.
I am leaving Toronto around 11:30am tomorrow, hopefully no more freezing rain.
Ham Ham
01-04-2009, 12:43 PM
Drive safe.
You may want to listen to WBEN AM 930 out of Buffalo. If the crossings are backed up they'll let you know which ones to avoid.
I usually try and avoid the Queenston/Lewiston crossing. Usually the slowest to get across.
When we fly out of BUF I cross at the Peace Bridge.
http://www.grasmick.com/peace1.gif
biggroofy
01-04-2009, 01:32 PM
Thanks a lot, Ham Ham!
Yes, we plan to cross at the Peace Bridge but will double check using my iPhone.
I assume - under normal circumstances, we should be in Buffalo by 1:30pm. Is Walden Galleria close to the airport? Just wonder if we can do a quick tour prior to parking at BUF airport
Drive safe.
You may want to listen to WBEN AM 930 out of Buffalo. If the crossings are backed up they'll let you know which ones to avoid.
I usually try and avoid the Queenston/Lewiston crossing. Usually the slowest to get across.
When we fly out of BUF I cross at the Peace Bridge.
http://www.grasmick.com/peace1.gif
Ham Ham
01-04-2009, 01:46 PM
Since you have an iPhone don't forget to turn off the data roaming or you'll be in for a big surprise bill from Rogers.
The Galleria is minutes from BUF.
biggroofy
01-04-2009, 05:09 PM
Since you have an iPhone don't forget to turn off the data roaming or you'll be in for a big surprise bill from Rogers.
The Galleria is minutes from BUF.
Thanks again Ham Ham :goodvibes
Yes, actually I think right at border I will turn my iPhone to "Flight mode" and it will serve as an iPod and PDA (calendar) during my trip :)
On the way back I will take your advice, and check AM 930 from BUF for border wait time.
GoofyCdn
01-04-2009, 05:33 PM
I cross the border regularly, about once every 3 weeks. I always cross at the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls. This time of year there's not much tourist traffic across this bridge, but makes the trip a little longer since you need to travel through Niagara Falls. The Peace Bridge is good bet too and you have to drive by the Galleria Mall to get to the Airport from the Peace Bridge.
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