cross-border question (wait time)

[biggroofy]

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]

The first link is US bound to Buffalo

The second link is Canada bound to Toronto

 

[biggroofy]

Thanks!

 

[Ham Ham]

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]

Hi Ham Ham,

It is 6:30pm.

I am leaving Toronto around 11:30am tomorrow, hopefully no more freezing rain.

 

[Ham Ham]

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.

 

[biggroofy]

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.

 

[Ham Ham]

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]

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

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]

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.