There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane BUF - CLE
3h 43m$98–583Bus via Akron
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus Buffalo
- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OHbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo / ...
7h 20m$27–128Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 8m$90–193Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
5h 36m$35–91Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Buffalo-BUF to Cleveland193.8 mi
3h 27mDrive 193.8 mi
- Drive from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Clevelandcar 193.8 mi
3h 27m$36–52
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Cleveland by bus, taxi, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Cleveland is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Cleveland is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Cleveland station. However, there are services departing from BNIA Driveway & BNIA Terminal and arriving at Cleveland Bus Station via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo Airport (BUF) station to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Buffalo Depew Station and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Buffalo Airport (BUF) and Cleveland is 203 miles. The road distance is 195 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Cleveland, including transfers.
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Cleveland is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 5h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Buffalo Airport (BUF), USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
- 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
- $140–750
- 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
- $120–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
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
- $140–750
- 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
- $120–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- 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
- $120–700
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
- $150–750
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
- Phone
- +1 888 954 6287
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegobus.com
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://ridegobus.com
- Book at
- https://booking.ridegobus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Buffalo-BUF to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Cleveland is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Cleveland.
There are 746+ hotels available in Cleveland.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Buffalo Airport (BUF) and Cleveland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.