There are 4 ways to get from Buffalo to Sandusky by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Sandusky Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited
5h 47m$39–185Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus StationGreyhound US0170
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Sandusky Bus StopGreyhound US0420 / ...
6h 5m$43–86Drive 249.1 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Sandusky249.1 mi
4h 27m$46–66Bus via Akron
- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Akron, OHBuffalo
- Take the bus from Akron Bus Station to Sandusky Bus StopGreyhound US0164
8h 30m$51–121
Buffalo to Sandusky by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Sandusky is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Sandusky is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Sandusky. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Sandusky Bus Stop via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Sandusky station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Sandusky Amtrak Station via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Buffalo and Sandusky is 256 miles. The road distance is 250.6 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Sandusky without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $35 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Buffalo to Sandusky, including transfers.
Buffalo to Sandusky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Sandusky train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Sandusky is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $35 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Sandusky, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Sandusky Bus Stop via Cleveland Bus Station in around 6h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30–65
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $30–110
- Business - advance purchase
- $40–210
- Business Class
- $70–260
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/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Akron Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Akron, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Sandusky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Buffalo to Sandusky train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sandusky Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Sandusky is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Buffalo to Sandusky.
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