There are 4 ways to get from Buffalo to Cleveland by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus StationGreyhound US0170
3h 40m$27–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland AmtrakLake Shore Limited
4h 31m$39–155Drive 189 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Cleveland189 mi
3h 20m$35–50Fly
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)BUF - CLE
5h 26m$117–783
Buffalo to Cleveland by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Cleveland is to bus which costs $27 - $65 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Cleveland is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buffalo and arriving at Cleveland Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Buffalo and Cleveland is 192 miles. The road distance is 190.1 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Cleveland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $27 - $65.
The bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Buffalo to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Cleveland is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $27 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $160 and takes 4h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $800 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $27–65 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Buffalo to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Cleveland is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Buffalo to Cleveland.
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