There are 4 ways to get from Elyria to Buffalo by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
4h 50m$40–109Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Elyria Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 12m$36–176Drive 214.6 mi
- Drive from Elyria to Buffalocar 214.6 mi
4h$40–57Train, fly
- Take the train from Elyria Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane CLE - BUF
7h 10m$167–1,205
Elyria to Buffalo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elyria to Buffalo is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Elyria to Buffalo is to drive which takes 4h and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Elyria to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Lorain County Transportation & CS and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Elyria station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Elyria Station and arriving at Buffalo via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Elyria and Buffalo is 221 miles. The road distance is 215.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elyria to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Elyria to Buffalo, including transfers.
Elyria to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lorain County Transportation & CS station.
Elyria to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elyria Station.
The best way to get from Elyria to Buffalo is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $180 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Elyria, OH, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Buffalo, NY via Cleveland Bus Station and Cleveland, OH in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Elyria Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $27–100 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,300
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–1,100
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elyria Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $28–55
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $27–100
- Business - advance purchase
- $35–180
- Business Class
- $60–250
Train from Elyria Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- 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 Lorain County Transportation & CS to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
Elyria to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Elyria to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elyria to Buffalo is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Elyria to Buffalo.
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