There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo, NY to Cleveland by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
4h 22m$38–66Bus 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 / ...
5h 40m$25–96Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 39m$62–265Drive 189.2 mi
- Drive from Buffalo, NY to Clevelandcar 189.2 mi
3h 22m$35–50Fly
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane BUF - CLE
4h 53m$104–631
Buffalo, NY to Cleveland by bus, foot, and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo, NY to Cleveland is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo, NY to Cleveland is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo, NY to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Superior Av & W 6Th St via West Park Station Stop #4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo, NY to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Buffalo, NY and Cleveland is 212 miles. The road distance is 190.3 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo, NY to Cleveland without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Buffalo, NY to Cleveland, including transfers.
Buffalo, NY to Cleveland bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Buffalo, NY station.
Buffalo, NY to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo, NY to Cleveland is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $270 and takes 4h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $650 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 3h 15m. 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
- $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
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
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo, NY to Cleveland bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron station.
Buffalo, NY to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo, NY to Cleveland is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Buffalo, NY to Cleveland.
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