There are 5 ways to get from Notre Dame to Buffalo by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane SBN - BUF
4h 52m$132–752Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Clevelandbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
9h 23m$56–145Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 27m$159–450Drive 441 mi
- Drive from Notre Dame to Buffalocar 441 mi
7h 34m$81–117Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171 / ...
9h 53m$78–150
South Bend (SBN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Notre Dame to Buffalo is to bus via Brook Park which costs $75 - $150 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Notre Dame to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Notre Dame to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Notre Dame station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Buffalo via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
The distance between Notre Dame and Buffalo is 418 miles. The road distance is 443.6 miles.
The best way to get from Notre Dame to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 9h 23m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Notre Dame to Buffalo, including transfers.
Notre Dame to Buffalo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
Notre Dame to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from Notre Dame to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $150 and takes 9h 23m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $450 and takes 10h 27m.
What companies run services between Notre Dame, 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 vehicle from Notre Dame to Buffalo, NY via South Bend, IN and Cleveland, OH in around 9h 23m.
- 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
- 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 South Bend Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- 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
Notre Dame to Buffalo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland station.
Notre Dame to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Notre Dame to Buffalo is 444 miles. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Notre Dame to Buffalo.
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