Nexus Experience-Not what I expected.

[OBX 51]

I've actually gotta LEARN how to got hrough the peace bridge! If any one can tell me directions to the bridge from the buffalo area I would appreciate it!

I travel that way all the time. What direction are you coming from?

[JillA 2]

I've actually gotta LEARN how to got hrough the peace bridge! If any one can tell me directions to the bridge from the buffalo area I would appreciate it!

Me too! Mapquest and my GPS both tell me to cross at Queenston, so I obey! I don't know the Peace Bridge directions (to, and when I cross where exactly it takes me)

[Krikit 1,163]

When you get to Buffalo on the I-90, you'll pass the Galleria Mall and Hwy 33 which takes you to the airport. Keep going towards Erie. There will be a huge sign saying "To Canada" at Exit 53. Mind you, my daughter and her friend drove right by this sign so I guess it can be missed. Once you get on the 190 take Exit 9 then take the first right. This takes you past the duty free and onto the bridge. There are a ton of new lanes at the Canada border so just watch for the NEXUS lanes. I believe they're in the middle closest to the building. Going back into the States, the NEXUS lane is on the left. Once you're past the inspection lanes you'll go through the EZpass kiosks. Your transponder (I'm pretty sure you said you had one) will work there.

[Krikit 1,163]

Me too! Mapquest and my GPS both tell me to cross at Queenston, so I obey! I don't know the Peace Bridge directions (to, and when I cross where exactly it takes me)

Ooops! Those directions I just gave were for Treble. Since you're coming from the other direction, Jill, you'll come off the I-90 to the 190 but you won't go by the Galleria Mall or Hwy 33. Going back, keep to your right after leaving the inspection booth and take the 190 South, then follow the sign to the I-90 West towards Erie at Exit 1.

Treble, you'll do the same. Except when you get to the I-90, go east towards Albany.

Edited July 6, 2009 by Krikit

[thetreble 19]

Wouldn't Jill and I be coming from the same way?

[OBX 51]

I've actually gotta LEARN how to got hrough the peace bridge! If any one can tell me directions to the bridge from the buffalo area I would appreciate it!

Me too! Mapquest and my GPS both tell me to cross at Queenston, so I obey! I don't know the Peace Bridge directions (to, and when I cross where exactly it takes me)

My husband bought me a GPS when I first arrived a few weeks ago. I used it to go back a week later and even though I have been driving the same way for 10 years "Samantha" (my GPS lady!) kept telling me the strangest route!

OK guys if you are coming from the US I will assume you are approaching Buffalo via the I-90, regardless of what route you take to get to that point. (I take a diagonal route north from NJ through Scranton, Binghamton, Corning and then get on the I-90 at Rochester.) You can also go north to Syracuse or right up to Albany and the across. Anyway whatever route you take you will come into Buffalo through the I-90. Follow the I-90 right through to the I-190. You will see an exit marked "TO CANADA", and it is about 5 minutes or so past the tolls. Do not take the 290 up to Niagara Falls. Following the I-90 to I-190 will take you directly to the Peace Bridge. Then you are right on the QEW.

Edited July 6, 2009 by OBX

[Udella&Wiz 325]

I've actually gotta LEARN how to got hrough the peace bridge! If any one can tell me directions to the bridge from the buffalo area I would appreciate it!

I drove that all the time when I went up to see my sweetie. Here is the condensed version of directions.

You want to be on I-90 coming into Buffalo. For NJ that seems like the road you would be on.

Take I-190 to downtown Buffalo.

The peace bridge (Ft. Erie) is exit 9. (maybe 5 or 6 miles) It's very soon after you pass the arena downtown.

2 lanes exit right off of the interstate but stay in the left one. The trucks have to go in the right.

You will go through a stop light then try to bear to your right since that is where the Nexus lane is. (The trucks have their own entrance)

After you pass through you pay a toll for the QEW and your off.

The Mapquest directions are very accurate.

Wiz

[Krikit 1,163]

Wouldn't Jill and I be coming from the same way?

Oh, does Jill live near you? For some reason I thought she was coming from the Erie area of PA. Sorry about that. I've edited my last post since you wrote this so you may want to go back and see what I wrote. Though it was before I heard that Jill's coming from the same direction.

My husband bought me a GPS when I first arrived a few weeks ago. I used it to go back a week later and even though I have been driving the same way for 10 years "Samantha" (my GPS lady!) kept telling me the strangest route!

I all mine Aimee because she aims me in the right direction.

You will see an exit marked "TO CANADA", and it is about 5 minutes or so past the tolls.

They took the tolls down. They were illegal and people complained. lol

[Krikit 1,163]

2 lanes exit right off of the interstate but stay in the left one. The trucks have to go in the right.

You will go through a stop light then try to bear to your right since that is where the Nexus lane is.

They're under construction in the duty free area.... it narrows down into one lane accessing the bridge. But don't.... whatever you do.... stay in the left lane coming off the 190. It's the one which takes you to the 290. Keep in the right-hand lane so you can turn right towards the Peace Bridge. The right-hand lane opens up into two lanes. That's where you'll want to stay in your lane. I think this is the area you must be referring to, Wiz.

Here's the link to the Peace Bridge. You can look at the cams. Peace Bridge Website

[JillA 2]

Thanks for the directions! Will print those out and keep them handy. I do come from the same way as Amanda.

[OBX 51]

You will see an exit marked "TO CANADA", and it is about 5 minutes or so past the tolls.

They took the tolls down. They were illegal and people complained. lol

I meant the tolls off the I-90. The ones where I always feel like I'm cheating because I have an EZPass in my Canadian plated car! I forgot about the ones they took down. You might not want to use my time estmates considering the speeding ticket I got on my last trip down.

[Krikit 1,163]

You will see an exit marked "TO CANADA", and it is about 5 minutes or so past the tolls.

They took the tolls down. They were illegal and people complained. lol

I meant the tolls off the I-90. The ones where I always feel like I'm cheating because I have an EZPass in my Canadian plated car! I forgot about the ones they took down. You might not want to use my time estmates considering the speeding ticket I got on my last trip down.

The only tolls off the I-90 are when you are coming from the west. They're coming from the east..... no tolls there.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

2 lanes exit right off of the interstate but stay in the left one. The trucks have to go in the right.

You will go through a stop light then try to bear to your right since that is where the Nexus lane is.

They're under construction in the duty free area.... it narrows down into one lane accessing the bridge. But don't.... whatever you do.... stay in the left lane coming off the 190. It's the one which takes you to the 290. Keep in the right-hand lane so you can turn right towards the Peace Bridge. The right-hand lane opens up into two lanes. That's where you'll want to stay in your lane. I think this is the area you must be referring to, Wiz.

Here's the link to the Peace Bridge. You can look at the cams. Peace Bridge Website

Sorry, yes. Once you actually exit, it turns into 2 lanes.

[OBX 51]

You will see an exit marked "TO CANADA", and it is about 5 minutes or so past the tolls.

They took the tolls down. They were illegal and people complained. lol

I meant the tolls off the I-90. The ones where I always feel like I'm cheating because I have an EZPass in my Canadian plated car! I forgot about the ones they took down. You might not want to use my time estmates considering the speeding ticket I got on my last trip down.

The only tolls off the I-90 are when you are coming from the west. They're coming from the east..... no tolls there.

I am totally confused then. I know I slow down and go through an EZPass lane as I am entering Buffalo on the I-90 from the east.

[CDAgirlMI 51]

I don't have the card yet. They said it takes about 3 weeks but you don't need your card at the kiosk machines because they are done with retinal scans. I just look into the camera and it knows who I am

Huh...they must've changed that. I got my card on the spot.

It's cool to use Nexus at the airport...I was flying out of Pearson one day & from the time it took me to walk into the building to sitting waiting at the boarding gate it was 9 mins(I did get lost for about a min thogh )