There are 4 ways to get from Amherst to Cleveland by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
3h 25m$89–164Drive 196.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Clevelandcar 196.7 mi
3h 28m$36–52Line 5 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Main Street & University Station to South Division Street & Ellicott Loopbus 5
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0170
5h 41mFly
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane BUF - CLE
3h 54m$126–636
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Cleveland is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Cleveland is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $85 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst station to Cleveland station. However, there are services departing from Main Street & University Station and arriving at Cleveland Bus Station via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst station to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Buffalo Depew Station and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Amherst and Cleveland is 196 miles. The road distance is 197.8 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Amherst to Cleveland, including transfers.
Amherst to Cleveland bus services, operated by NFTA, depart from Main Street & University Station.
Amherst to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Amherst to Cleveland is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can line 5 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 41m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $650 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Amherst, NY, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street & University Station to Cleveland Bus Station via South Division Street & Ellicott Loop and Buffalo in around 5h 41m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
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
- Phone
- +1 716-855-7211
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.nfta.com
Bus from Main Street & University Station to South Division Street & Ellicott Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://metro.nfta.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Amherst to Cleveland bus services, operated by NFTA, arrive at South Division Street & Ellicott Loop station.
Amherst to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Cleveland is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Amherst to Cleveland.
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