There are 6 ways to get from Lorain to Buffalo by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or shuttle
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171 / ...
5h 26m$56–93Drive 217.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lorain to Buffalocar 217.1 mi
3h 58m$40–58Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elyria Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 28m$97–309Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane CLE - BUF
4h 31m$165–803Bus via Cleveland
- Take the bus from North Olmsted Industrial Pkwy Loop to Chester Av & E 15Th Stbus 55-55B-55C
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
5h 43m$65–115Fly 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
5h 6m$625–1,523
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorain to Buffalo is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Lorain to Buffalo is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorain to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Lorain County Transportation & CS and arriving at Buffalo via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorain station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Elyria Station and arriving at Buffalo via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Lorain and Buffalo is 227 miles. The road distance is 218.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lorain to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Lorain to Buffalo, including transfers.
Lorain to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cleveland Bus Station.
Lorain to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elyria Station.
The best way to get from Lorain to Buffalo is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $310 and takes 5h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $850 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Lorain, OH, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalo twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Elyria Station to Buffalo Depew Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- 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 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- 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
- $170–900
- 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
- $100–700
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elyria Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- 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
- +1 216-621-9500
- Website
- riderta.com
Bus from North Olmsted Industrial Pkwy Loop to Chester Av & E 15Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.riderta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.riderta.com/routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.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/
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More Questions & Answers
Lorain to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Lorain to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorain to Buffalo is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Lorain to Buffalo.
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