There are 4 ways to get from Cleveland to Elma by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Buffalo Depew StationLake Shore Limited
3h 16m$45–113Bus, line 2 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYCinncinati,OH-Buffalo
- Take the bus from Ellicott Street MTC Static to Transit Rd & Transit French Plaza2
5h 4m$36–77Drive 194.2 mi
- Drive from Cleveland to Elma194.2 mi
3h 26m$36–52Fly
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)CLE - BUF
5h 10m$218–1,248
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Elma is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Elma is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $45 - $120.
The distance between Cleveland and Elma is 196 miles. The road distance is 195.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Elma without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Cleveland to Elma, including transfers.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Elma is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $210 - $1,300 and takes 5h 10m.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Elma is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Cleveland to Elma.
There are 203+ hotels available in Elma.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Elma, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $17–80 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland, OH to Elma via Ellicott Street MTC Static and Transit Rd & Transit French Plaza in around 5h 4m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,400
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,200
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 716-855-7211
- info@nfta.com
- Website
- metro.nfta.com
Bus from Ellicott Street MTC Static to Transit Rd & Transit French Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://metro.nfta.com
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