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Arrival day is on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Meet the group at Athenaeum Hotel in Chautauqua, NY
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner followed by Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Chautauqua, NY at Athenaeum Hotel
End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after breakfast; 10:00 a.m. hotel check-out.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1:30 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 80 miles .
Giorgio's Limousine (Chautauqua Limousine)
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 7166837455
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates.. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Giorgio's Limousine is a private shuttle company, and unaffiliated with Road Scholar and Chautauqua Institution.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1:30 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 80 miles .
Road Scholar/Chautauqua Coach (Niagara Scenic Coach Line)
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 7163576262
Cost: $250.00 included with the "Roundtrip airport transfer" option.. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
THIS OPTION IS FOR THOSE ENROLLED IN THE "ROUNDTRIP AIRPORT TRANSFER" ACCOMMODATION THROUGH ROAD SCHOLAR. ARRIVAL: The first pick up departure will be at 11:30am. The second pick up departure will be at 3:00pm. Travel time to Chautauqua will be 1:30 hours. Chautauqua is using Giorgios' Limousine Service for airport transfers. The driver will meet you in the Baggage Claim area of the Buffalo airport. They will have a ROAD SCHOLAR sign. They will also have a list of passengers. Chautauqua Group Programs office will send you a confirmation email approximately three weeks before the date of your trip. DEPARTURE: Shuttle departs Chautauqua from the Athenaeum Hotel at 7:00am and 11:00am on Saturday morning, arriving at the Buffalo airport at approximately 8:30am and 12:30pm. ARRANGE FLIGHTS ACCORDINGLY and give yourself ample time to get to the shuttle from your plane, or from the shuttle to your plane. Bus/shuttle departure times are FIRM.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1:30 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 80 miles .
Buffalo Airport Shuttle
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 7166852550
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates.. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
TOLL FREE: 877-750-2550. Buffalo Airport Shuttle is a private shuttle company, and unaffiliated with Road Scholar and Chautauqua Institution.
Arrival day is on 8/23/2026.
Meet the group at Athenaeum Hotel in Chautauqua, NY.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner followed by Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Chautauqua, NY at Athenaeum Hotel.
End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after breakfast; 10:00 a.m. hotel check-out..
Self Parking in included, see Group Leader for parking pass. Valet parking is an option and an additional fee
About GPS Address - Please Note
When programming a GPS, please use 1 Massey Avenue, Chautauqua, NY 14722.
Albany and North
Take Interstate 90 west toward Rochester, Buffalo, and then Erie and exit 60 at Westfield, NY. Turn left onto Route 394 and proceed 11 miles to Chautauqua Institution Main Gate Welcome Center entrance. Follow directional signs to the Athenaeum Hotel.
Cleveland, Erie and West
Take Interstate 90 east toward Buffalo, and then exit onto Interstate 86 via exit 37. Proceed 20 miles east on I-86 to exit 7 - Route 33. Exit and turn left heading north. Proceed 4 miles to Route 394. Turn right onto Rte 394 and proceed 1/4 mile to Chautauqua Institution Main Gate Welcome Center entrance. Follow directional signs to the Athenaeum Hotel.
Buffalo and East
Take Interstate 90 west toward Erie and exit 60 at Westfield, NY. Turn left onto Route 394 and proceed 11 miles to Chautauqua Institution Main Gate Welcome Center entrance. Follow directional signs to the Athenaeum Hotel. Or, from Interstate 86 east, heading westbound: Exit 8, right after the bridge that spans Chautauqua Lake. Turn right and follow Route 394 approximately 6 miles to Chautauqua Institution, which will be on your right. Please enter at the Main Gate Welcome Center entrance. Follow directional signs to the Athenaeum Hotel.
Pittsburgh and South
Take Interstate 79 North to Interstate 90 East through Erie. Take I-90 east toward Buffalo, and then exit onto Interstate 86 via exit 37. Proceed 20 miles east on I-86 to exit 7 - Route 33. Exit and turn left heading north. Proceed 4 miles to Route 394. Turn right onto Rte 394 and proceed 1/4 mile to Chautauqua Institution Main Gate Welcome Center entrance. Follow directional signs to the Athenaeum Hotel.