There are 6 ways to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane CLE - BUF
3h 56m$110–680Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171 / ...
4h 40m$32–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 14m$64–272Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cleveland-CLE to Buffalo201.4 mi
3h 35mDrive 201.4 mi
- Drive from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalocar 201.4 mi
3h 35m$37–54Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane CLE - YYZ
- Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airport
4h 38m$566–1,357
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo by subway, foot, and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland Airport (CLE) station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Bus Station and arriving at Buffalo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland Airport (CLE) station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Airport Station and arriving at Buffalo via Cleveland Amtrak and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Cleveland Airport (CLE) and Buffalo is 206 miles. The road distance is 202.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo, including transfers.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cleveland Bus Station.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 40m, you could also train, which costs $60 - $280 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Cleveland Airport (CLE), USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalo twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- 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 Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 905 374 8111
- [email protected]
- Website
- niagaraairbus.com
Shuttle from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Website
- https://www.niagaraairbus.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cleveland-CLE to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo.
There are 254+ hotels available in Buffalo.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cleveland Airport (CLE) and Buffalo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.