Welcome to the NFTA-Metro Web site

Utilizing buses, trains, vans and trolley-buses, Metro covers Buffalo, Lockport, Niagara Falls, and all points in between. The men and women of Metro are proud to serve the community.

Summer Youth Pass

Summer Youth Pass

The pass that almost pays for itself.

Use Metro Bus & Rail as much as you want, day or night, from June 26 to September 9, 2009.


WITH 14 VALUABLE DISCOUNT OFFERS ALL FOR JUST $52.50

For details and discount offers click here.

Only for individuals 17 years of age and under. Excluding Darien Lake & Game Day Express service.

click here for information on the Niagara Falls Trolley.

Upcoming Events

Going somewhere fun? Let Metro take you.

Metro Bus and Rail has quick, easy and economical service to major events across Buffalo Niagara. Check our listings and try our Trip Planner. Avoid the traffic, save on parking and skip a trip to the gas pump. Let Metro take you where you want to go.

Downtown Market

Downtown Country Market
Now - Oct 29, 2009
Tue & Thur, 8 am - 2:30 pm
Main between Court & Church Sts.
Downtown Buffalo*

Thursday at the Square

Thursday at the Square
Now - July 30, 2009
Every Thursday
Lafayette Square
Downtown Buffalo*

Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor

Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor
Now - September 5, 2009
Central Wharf at the Erie Canal Harbor
Downtown Buffalo*

M&T Plaza Outdoor Event Series

M&T Plaza Outdoor Event Series
Now - August 28, 2009
Monday through Friday
M&T Plaza, Main at Division Sts.
Downtown Buffalo*

Buffalos Official 4th of July Celebration

Buffalo's Official 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2009
Erie Canal Harbor - Central Wharf
Downtown Buffalo*

Taste of Buffalo

Taste of Buffalo
July 11 & 12, 2009
Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square
Downtown Buffalo*

Canal Fest

Canal Fest
July 19-26 2009
North Tonawanda
Downtown Buffalo*

Queen City Jazz Festival

Queen City Jazz Festival
July 26, 2009
145 Broadway near Michigan
Downtown Buffalo*

Wines of the Wild at the Buffalo Zoo

Wines of the Wild at the Buffalo Zoo
July 29, 2009
Buffalo Zoo
Routes 11, 25 and 32

Eden Corn Festival

Eden Corn Festival
August 6-9, 2009
Eden
Route 216

Erie County Fair

Erie County Fair
August 12-23, 2009
Hamburg Fairgrounds
Route 36

Buffalo Irish Festival

Buffalo Irish Festival
August 28-30, 2009
Hamburg Fairgrounds
Route 36

Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts

Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts
August 29 & 30, 2009
Downtown Buffalo*

Buffalo Wing Festival

Buffalo Wing Festival
September 5-6, 2009
Coca-Cola Park
Downtown Buffalo*

Puerto Rican Day Parade

Puerto Rican Day Parade
September 12, 2009
Niagara Square
Downtown Buffalo*

* Events in downtown Buffalo can be reached by almost any Metro Route serving downtown, or by Metro Rail
Routes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 11, 14, 15, 16, 20, 24, 25, 36, 40, and Metro Rail

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The Metro Reporter

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System Maps

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Metro Zone Map
Merto Zone Map
Erie County Map
Erie County System Map
Buffalo Map
City of Buffalo Map
Niagara County Map
Niagara County System Map
City of Niagara Falls Map
City of Niagara Falls Map

Rail Map

Project Safe Place
Metro is proud to participate in Project Safe Place, making any Metro bus a temporary shelter for youths 12-17 years who feel threatened. Click here for more information.
Safety Tips

Keep these few items in mind next time you ride Metro

Safety Tips

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Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA)
181 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, New York 14203
716.855.7211 | 716.855.7650 (TDD)

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