There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart to Buffalo by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from South Bend
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane SBN - BUF
5h 10m$170–797Bus (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$66–136Bus via Toledo
- 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$80–177Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
9h 47m$143–418Drive 427.3 mi
- Drive from Elkhart to Buffalocar 427.3 mi
7h 21m$78–113Train 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 28m$200–532
Elkhart to Buffalo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Buffalo is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 11h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Buffalo is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $170 - $800.
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 431 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 $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Toledo, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 9h 4m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $420 and takes 9h 47m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Buffalo, NY via Toledo and Cleveland, OH in around 9h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.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/
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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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