There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Cleveland, OH by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
4h 25m$34–59Bus 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 58m$25–96Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 8m$55–259Drive 187.9 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Cleveland, OHcar 187.9 mi
3h 19m$35–50Fly
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane BUF - CLE
5h 20m$82–494
Buffalo to Cleveland, OH by bus, foot, and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Cleveland, OH is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Cleveland, OH is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Cleveland, OH. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Payne Av & E 30Th St via Prospect Av & W 3Rd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Cleveland, OH. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Buffalo and Cleveland, OH is 214 miles. The road distance is 189 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Cleveland, OH without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Buffalo to Cleveland, OH, including transfers.
Buffalo to Cleveland, OH bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Cleveland, OH train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Cleveland, OH is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $260 and takes 5h 8m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $500 and takes 5h 20m.
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 $28–55 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $50–120 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 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- 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
- $95–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- 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
- $95–550
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
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- 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
- 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
- $15–35
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Cleveland, OH bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Buffalo to Cleveland, OH train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Cleveland, OH is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Buffalo to Cleveland, OH.
There are 699+ hotels available in Cleveland, OH.