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How to get fromBuffalo to Elkhartby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Elkhart by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 6m

  2. Drive  426.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buffalo to Elkhartcar car 426.5 mi
    7h 20m
    $78–113

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    9h 21m
    $232–494

  4. Fly to South Bend

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane BUF - SBN
    6h 18m
    $112–432

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 52m
    $219–402

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Buffalo to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Cleveland Bus Station and Toledo in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $230–360 and the journey takes 8h 4m.

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