There are 7 ways to get from Elkhart to Buffalo by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Bus via Toledo
best- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
9h 4m$73–167Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171 / ...
11h 39m$64–126Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
9h 47m$116–391Drive 427.3 mi
- Drive from Elkhart to Buffalocar 427.3 mi
7h 21m$78–113Fly from South Bend
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane SBN - BUF
5h 38m$144–621Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
6h 48m$193–380Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
7h 9m$200–367
Elkhart to Buffalo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Buffalo is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 11h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Buffalo is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Toledo and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Buffalo via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
The distance between Elkhart and Buffalo is 451 miles. The road distance is 429.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Buffalo without a car is to bus via Toledo which takes 9h 4m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Elkhart to Buffalo, including transfers.
Elkhart to Buffalo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Elkhart to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Buffalo is to bus via Toledo which takes 9h 4m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $400 and takes 9h 47m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $650 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Buffalo, NY via Toledo and Cleveland, OH in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–260 and the journey takes 8h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Elkhart to Buffalo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Elkhart to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Buffalo is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Elkhart to Buffalo.
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