Visiting UB
Start your journey to UB here. Find directions and campus maps, figure out what to do, and get all the information you need to plan your visit. Whether it’s for a quick tour or a longer stay, we are so excited to have you.
Planning Your Visit
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Getting Around
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Dining on Campus
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Buffalo Niagara
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Accommodations
Directions to UB
Coordinates: 42.899, -78.866
Street address: Virginia St and Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203
(Note: This is not a mailing address.)
Exit the airport following the signs leading to Route 33 West toward Buffalo. Route 33 (Kensington Expressway) begins at the West Gate of the Buffalo Niagara Airport. Take Route 33 West (Kensington Expressway) for 8 miles. Note the sign for the "Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus" and take the Locust Street exit, proceeding straight. Turn right onto Ellicott Street. The Downtown Campus is at the corner of Ellicott and Virginia streets.
Take the I-90 East (New York State Thruway) to Exit 53 (I-190 North toward Downtown Buffalo/Niagara Falls). Go through the toll barriers and continue on I-190 North for 5 miles. Take the Elm Street exit and proceed straight down Elm. Elm ends at Goodell Street. Turn left onto Goodell Street. Turn right onto Ellicott Street. The Downtown Campus is at the corner of Ellicott and Virginia streets.
Take the Locust Street exit, proceeding straight. The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus will be on your right. Turn right onto Ellicott Street. The Downtown Campus is at the corner of Ellicott and Virginia streets.
Take the I-90 West (New York State Thruway) past the Williamsville Toll Barriers. Stay on the I-90 West and shortly thereafter take Exit 51W (Route 33 West toward Buffalo). Continue on Route 33 West (Kensington Expressway) for 7 miles. Note the sign for the "Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus" and take the Locust Street exit, proceeding straight. Turn right onto Ellicott Street. The Downtown Campus is at the corner of Ellicott and Virginia streets.
Take I-579 northwest to I-279. Go northwest on I-279 to I-79 North. Continue on I-79 North to I-90. Take the I-90 East (New York State Thruway) to Exit 53 (I-190 North toward Downtown Buffalo/Niagara Falls) and continue on I-190 North for 5 miles. Take the Elm Street exit and proceed straight down Elm. Elm ends at Goodell Street. Turn left onto Goodell Street. Turn right onto Ellicott Street. The Downtown Campus is at the corner of Ellicott and Virginia streets.
Take the QEW south toward Fort Erie. From the Peace Bridge, take the 1-190 South to the Elm Street exit and proceed straight down Elm. Elm ends at Goodell Street. Turn left onto Goodell Street. Turn right onto Ellicott Street. The Downtown Campus is at the corner of Ellicott and Virginia streets.
Did you know? You can use NFTA Metro light rail system to travel between the South and Downtown Campus.