Facility Overview

Park & Ride BUF Airport at the M Hotel Buffalo (located at 2040 Walden Avenue in Cheektowaga/Buffalo, NY) provides an expansive, cost-effective, and exceptionally reliable off-airport parking option for travelers flying out of Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Configured as a sprawling, fully paved open-air surface lot, the facility offers well-demarcated parking bays and wide driving lanes designed to make parking effortless. Because the lot is completely open-air without overhead parking decks or low ceilings, it features unlimited vertical clearance. This makes it fully suited for all vehicle profiles, ranging from standard compact cars, sedans, and station wagons to large pickup trucks (such as Ford F-150s and Chevy Silverados), full-size SUVs, minivans, and select passenger vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Strategically situated in the vibrant Walden Avenue commercial corridor right alongside Interstate 90, this facility offers exceptional proximity to regional destinations as well as Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), situated under 3 miles away (an approximate 6- to 8-minute ride on the complimentary shuttle). Beyond airport travelers, the lot is located immediately adjacent to the Walden Galleria Mall, Western New York's premier two-level retail and entertainment complex, placing premier shopping, dining, and family entertainment within a 5-minute walk. Guests have immediate access to venues such as RPM Raceway go-karts, Regal Cinemas & RPX, Dave & Buster's, and popular dining spots like The Cheesecake Factory, Texas de Brazil, and Bravo! Italian Kitchen. Sports fans heading south along I-90 can reach Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park (home of the Buffalo Bills) in under 20 minutes, while KeyBank Center, Sahlen Field, and the Downtown Buffalo waterfront at Canalside are only 12 to 15 minutes away via the Thruway.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicle ingress and egress at 2040 Walden Avenue are exceptionally straightforward. The facility enjoys dedicated access driveways along Walden Avenue immediately adjacent to the New York State Thruway (I-90 at Exit 52), enabling inbound drivers to pull directly off the highway without navigating congested local street grids. Outbound drivers can effortlessly rejoin I-90 North or South or take NY-33 (the Kensington Expressway) into downtown Buffalo or directly toward airport terminals. Travelers heading to BUF enjoy a 24/7 dedicated round-trip airport shuttle running on 30-minute intervals or on demand, delivering passengers directly to their departure terminal curbside. Additionally, NFTA-Metro bus route stops along Walden Avenue provide convenient regional public transit connections throughout Erie County.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Expansive open-air surface parking lot with unobstructed skyward clearance for large vehicles and SUVs.
• Complimentary round-trip airport shuttle running 24/7 to and from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
• 24-hour hotel front desk presence providing on-site assistance, registration, and check-in.
• Continuous security surveillance and bright evening perimeter floodlighting across the entire lot.
• Clearly marked ADA-accessible parking stalls conveniently located near the main building entrance and shuttle pickup zone.
• Paved, well-maintained driving lanes with routine winter plowing and de-icing operations during Western New York snowfalls.
• Contactless online booking availability via leading parking aggregator apps including Way, SpotHero, and Global Airport Parking.

Ideal For

• Flight departures from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) seeking low-cost, secure daily or long-term parking.
• Canadian travelers and regional road-trippers from Ontario, Southern Tier New York, and Pennsylvania utilizing Park, Sleep & Fly convenience.
• Walden Galleria shoppers, moviegoers, and restaurant visitors seeking secure nearby event parking.
• Downtown Buffalo commuters and Bills game-day tailgaters looking for convenient park-and-carpool rendezvous points right off the I-90 corridor.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Upon arrival, pull up near the main hotel front entrance and step inside to the 24/7 front desk with your reservation details to register your vehicle and receive your parking credentials before choosing your parking bay. Airport travelers are advised to budget an additional 20 to 30 minutes prior to their recommended airport arrival window to register at the front desk, park, unload luggage, and catch the shuttle transfer. When returning from your flight, call the front desk at (716) 681-2400 after collecting your baggage to coordinate terminal pickup. During winter travel seasons, take note of your exact lane and row number to locate your vehicle quickly, and keep an ice scraper inside your car cabin in the event of typical lake-effect snowfall.