There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Elyria by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
4h 40m$33–63Bus 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 Lorain County Transportation & CSbus Greyhound US0164
6h 40m$30–77Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Elyria Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 10m$72–275Drive 214.3 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Elyriacar 214.3 mi
4h$40–57Fly
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane BUF - CLE
6h$111–686
Buffalo to Elyria by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Elyria is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Elyria is to drive which takes 4h and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Elyria. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Lorain County Transportation & CS via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Elyria station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Elyria Station via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Buffalo and Elyria is 219 miles. The road distance is 215.5 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Elyria without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Buffalo to Elyria, including transfers.
Buffalo to Elyria bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Elyria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Elyria is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $280 and takes 5h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $700 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Elyria, 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 Elyria Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 3h 53m.
- 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
- $100–650
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
- $150–800
- 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
- $140–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
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
- $150–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- 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
- $140–750
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
- $160–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- 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/
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Elyria bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Buffalo to Elyria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elyria Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Elyria is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Buffalo to Elyria.
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