There are 4 ways to get from Cleveland to Elma by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
3h 16m$88–158Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
5h 3m$36–77Drive 194.2 mi
- Drive from Cleveland to Elmacar 194.2 mi
3h 27m$36–52Fly
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane CLE - BUF
4h 49m$132–648
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 27m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Elma is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $85 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland to Elma. However, there are services departing from Cleveland, OH and arriving at Transit Rd & Transit French Plaza via Ellicott Street & MTC Static. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland to Elma station. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Buffalo Depew Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
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 $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Cleveland to Elma, including transfers.
Cleveland to Elma bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cleveland, OH station.
Cleveland to Elma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Elma is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 4h 49m.
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 $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY once daily. Tickets cost $18–60 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $60–130
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Cleveland to Elma bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Buffalo, NY station.
Cleveland to Elma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Elma is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Cleveland to Elma.
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