How far is Cleveland from Buffalo?

The distance separating Cleveland and Buffalo is 173 miles (279 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cleveland to Buffalo?

Most of the buses traveling from Cleveland to Buffalo leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Buffalo Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Cleveland to Buffalo from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cleveland to Buffalo on October 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		12:25pm	Cleveland Bus Station	3h 50m	4:15pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cleveland to Buffalo on October 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		12:25pm	Cleveland Bus Station	3h 50m	4:15pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cleveland to Buffalo on October 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		12:25pm	Cleveland Bus Station	3h 50m	4:15pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cleveland to Buffalo on October 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		12:25pm	Cleveland Bus Station	3h 50m	4:15pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cleveland to Buffalo on October 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		12:25pm	Cleveland Bus Station	3h 50m	4:15pm	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cleveland to Buffalo.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $61	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$22 - $67	Average Duration3h 3m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Cleveland to Buffalo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Buffalo. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cleveland, OH, US to Buffalo, NY: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$33

Average bus trip duration3h 50m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure12:25pm

Distance173 miles (278 km)

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,307 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Cleveland Buffalo recent customer reviews

Same old greyhound in a different year sadly. I’m glad I had a Hooke because I never been so cold with the bus ac

Bennett E.

June 25, 2022

Staff in Cleveland were rude and when I got to the Grayhound station there was literally no staff around I had to ask other passengers for help because the staff were no where to be seen for more than an hour

Antonio N.

July 14, 2018

Driver was very accommodating because I arrived late for the departure.

Patti M.

May 28, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/510,837 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Cleveland Buffalo recent customer reviews

Boarding is very quick

Kasra F.

August 23, 2025

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Cleveland to Buffalo Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Cleveland to Buffalo.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Cleveland to Buffalo.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Cleveland to Buffalo, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Cleveland and Buffalo?

Stops in Cleveland

A - Greyhound Station

Stops in Buffalo

A - Buffalo Airport

B - Transportation Center

C - Exchange Street Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cleveland, OH, US - Buffalo, NY

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/08

$35

10/09

$52

Today

$50

10/11

$44

10/12

$42

10/13

$42

10/14

$37

10/15

$28

The cheapest trip from Cleveland, OH, US to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of $28

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cleveland, OH, US to Buffalo, NY, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $28 to $52 for a bus ticket from Cleveland, OH, US to Buffalo, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-10-15.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cleveland, OH, US to Buffalo, NY?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 50m	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 3m	Avg Price$35	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Cleveland, OH, US by bus?

Bus from Buffalo, NY to Cleveland, OH, US

You can also go to Buffalo, NY by train

Train from Cleveland, OH, US to Buffalo, NY

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Bus Tickets from Cleveland, OH, US to Buffalo, NY