There are 7 ways to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Airport (BUF) by plane, shuttle, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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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 4m$95–600Bus via Cleveland, OH
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
5h 57m$28–94Fly 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
3h 39m$569–1,388Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 18m$90–186Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171 / ...
6h$34–64Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cleveland-CLE to Buffalo-BUF207.2 mi
3h 40mDrive 207.2 mi
- Drive from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Airport (BUF)car 207.2 mi
3h 40m$38–55
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Airport (BUF) by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Airport (BUF) is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Airport (BUF) is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Airport (BUF). However, there are services departing from Superior Av & W 3Rd St and arriving at Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Cleveland, OH and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland Airport (CLE) station to Buffalo Airport (BUF) station. However, there are services departing from Airport Station and arriving at Buffalo Depew Station via Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Cleveland Airport (CLE) and Buffalo Airport (BUF) is 192 miles. The road distance is 208.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Airport (BUF) without a car is to bus via Cleveland, OH which takes 5h 57m and costs $28 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), including transfers and time at the airport.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Airport (BUF) bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cleveland, OH station.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Airport (BUF) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Airport (BUF) is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Cleveland, OH, which costs $28 - $95 and takes 5h 57m, you could also train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Cleveland Airport (CLE), USA and Buffalo Airport (BUF), USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) hourly. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY once daily. Tickets cost $18–60 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- 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
- $120–750
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- 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
- $95–600
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 905 374 8111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Niagra Airbus
Shuttle from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Website
- Niagra Airbus
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cleveland-CLE to Buffalo-BUF
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 4m and has one stopover.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Airport (BUF) bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Buffalo, NY station.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Airport (BUF) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Airport (BUF) is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Airport (BUF).
Delta, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines offer flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Airport.
There are 225+ hotels available in Buffalo Airport (BUF).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cleveland Airport (CLE) and Buffalo Airport (BUF). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.