There are 4 ways to get from Buffalo to Painesville by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
6h 58m$39–72Bus via Akron
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus Buffalo
- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OHbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo / ...
8h 22m$27–104Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 16m$64–272Drive 160.1 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Painesvillecar 160.1 mi
2h 55m$30–43
Buffalo to Painesville by bus, foot, and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Painesville is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Painesville is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Painesville. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at W. Washington St. & Liberty St. via West Park Station Stop #4, Rockwell Ave. & W. Mall Dr. and Lakeland Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Painesville. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Buffalo and Painesville is 247 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Painesville without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Buffalo to Painesville, including transfers.
Buffalo to Painesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Painesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Painesville is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $280 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Painesville, OH, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
- Phone
- +1 888 954 6287
- gobus@hapcap.org
- Website
- ridegobus.com
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://ridegobus.com
- Book at
- https://booking.ridegobus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Painesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Buffalo to Painesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Painesville is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Buffalo to Painesville.
There are 49+ hotels available in Painesville.