What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel to Buffalo?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Buffalo is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel to Buffalo?

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Buffalo is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $180 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Indianapolis, IN, Toledo and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Carmel and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Buffalo via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 12m.

How far is it from Carmel to Buffalo?

The distance between Carmel and Buffalo is 499 miles. The road distance is 482 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel to Buffalo without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel to Buffalo without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 6m and costs $150 - $460.

How long does it take to get from Carmel to Buffalo?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Carmel to Buffalo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Buffalo bus from?

Carmel to Buffalo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Indianapolis, IN station.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Buffalo train from?

Carmel to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.

Train or bus from Carmel to Buffalo?

The best way to get from Carmel to Buffalo is to bus which takes 13h 11m and costs $70 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $700 and takes 18h 12m.

Where does the Carmel to Buffalo bus arrive?

Carmel to Buffalo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Toledo station.

Where does the Carmel to Buffalo train arrive?

Carmel to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Carmel to Buffalo?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Buffalo is 482 miles. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Carmel to Buffalo.

Where can I stay near Buffalo?

There are 231+ hotels available in Buffalo.

Carmel to Buffalo - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Carmel to Buffalo by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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Taxi, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane IND - BUF
4h 57m
$186–767
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
13h 11m
$70–193
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus Cincinnati
2. Take the train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
12h 6m
$155–454
Drive 479.2 mi
1. Drive from Carmel to Buffalocar 479.2 mi
9h 14m
$88–127
Taxi, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane IND - YYZ
3. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle
5h 39m
$566–1,237
Taxi, fly to Rochester, bus
1. Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Rochester (ROC)plane IND - ROC
3. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
6h 27m
$233–882
Bus via Dayton (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus
15h 1m
$101–183
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
18h 12m
$264–669

Indianapolis (IND) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flights

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Distance: 496 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Buffalo, NY via Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd, Ctc-J, Indianapolis, IN, Toledo, and Cleveland, OH in around 13h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carmel to Buffalo via Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, and Buffalo Depew Station in around 18h 12m.

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