There are 5 ways to get from Notre Dame to Buffalo by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane SBN - BUF
4h 41m$110–601Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Bend to Clevelandbus Bsb 26
- Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus Bsb 10
9h 24m$56–146Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 27m$259–540Drive 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$93–140
South Bend (SBN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Notre Dame to Buffalo is to bus which costs $55 - $150 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Notre Dame to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Notre Dame to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from South Bend and arriving at Buffalo via Cleveland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
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 414 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 24m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Notre Dame to Buffalo, including transfers.
Notre Dame to Buffalo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend 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 41m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $150 and takes 9h 24m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 10h 27m.
What companies run services between Notre Dame, IN, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United 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 via South Bend and Cleveland in around 9h 24m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–380
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland to Buffalo
- 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 South Bend Transpo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
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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