There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Notre Dame 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 to South Bend
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to South Bend (SBN)plane BUF - SBN
4h 13m$131–676Bus via Akron
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus
- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OHbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland to South Bend, INbus
13h 38m$65–214Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 32m$187–384Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
11h 13m$80–179Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Buffalo-BUF to Notre Dame445 mi
7h 38mDrive 445 mi
- Drive from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Notre Damecar 445 mi
7h 38m$82–118Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, drive
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane BUF - AZO
- Drive from Kalamazoo-Airport-AZO to Notre Damecar
6h 2m$81–440
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Notre Dame is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Notre Dame is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Notre Dame. However, there are services departing from BNIA Driveway & BNIA Terminal and arriving at South Bend Transpo via Buffalo and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo Airport (BUF) station to Notre Dame station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo Depew Station and arriving at South Bend Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
The distance between Buffalo Airport (BUF) and Notre Dame is 405 miles. The road distance is 447.6 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Notre Dame without a car is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs $180 - $390.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Notre Dame, including transfers.
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Notre Dame bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Notre Dame train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Notre Dame is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 10h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 11h 13m.
What companies run services between Buffalo Airport (BUF), USA and Notre Dame, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to South Bend Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–300 and the journey takes 8h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to South Bend via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to South Bend via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- Barons Bus
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
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Miller Transportation
- Phone
- +1 888 954 6287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go bus
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Go bus
- Book at
- Go bus booking
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Buffalo-BUF to Notre Dame
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Notre Dame bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Notre Dame train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Notre Dame is 448 miles. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Notre Dame.
There are 202+ hotels available in Notre Dame.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Buffalo Airport (BUF) and Notre Dame. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.