What is the cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Detroit, MI?

The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Detroit, MI is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Buffalo to Detroit, MI?

The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Detroit, MI is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $80 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Buffalo and Detroit, MI?

No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Detroit, MI station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Buffalo to Detroit, MI?

The distance between Buffalo and Detroit, MI is 276 miles. The road distance is 257.2 miles.

How do I travel from Buffalo to Detroit, MI without a car?

The best way to get from Buffalo to Detroit, MI without a car is to bus via Cleveland which takes 8h 20m and costs $50 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Buffalo to Detroit, MI?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Buffalo to Detroit, MI, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buffalo to Detroit, MI bus from?

Buffalo to Detroit, MI bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.

Train, bus or fly from Buffalo to Detroit, MI?

The best way to get from Buffalo to Detroit, MI is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $80 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $180 and takes 8h 6m, you could also bus via Cleveland, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Buffalo to Detroit, MI bus arrive?

Buffalo to Detroit, MI bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Buffalo and Detroit, MI?

Detroit, MI is 3h behind Buffalo. It is currently 3:27 PM in Buffalo and 12:27 PM in Detroit, MI.

Can I drive from Buffalo to Detroit, MI?

Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Detroit, MI is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Buffalo to Detroit, MI.

How do I get a bus ticket from Buffalo to Detroit, MI?

Book your Buffalo to Detroit, MI bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Detroit, MI?

There are 470+ hotels available in Detroit, MI.

Buffalo to Detroit, MI - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo to Detroit, MI by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Detroit
best
1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Detroit (DTW)plane BUF - DTW
4h 11m
$81–632
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
8h 56m
$39–234
Train
1. Take the train from Buffalo to Aldershottrain VIA Rail
2. Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain VIA Rail
8h 6m
$49–177
Bus via Cleveland (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0170
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
8h 20m
$54–115
Drive 255.7 mi
1. Drive from Buffalo to Detroit, MIcar 255.7 mi
4h 36m
$47–68
Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Windsor Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle
2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane YYZ - YQG
6h 22m
$457–1,403
Bus to Rochester, fly to Detroit
1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NYbus
2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW)plane ROC - DTW
6h 19m
$206–557
Bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Windsor Airport
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus
2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane YTZ - YQG
6h 56m
$154–405
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus Adt N816 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mississauga to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2706
9h 41m
$61–120

Buffalo to Detroit, MI by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

8h 20mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Buffalo to Detroit, MI.

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Distance: 274.2 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta flies from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Detroit (DTW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Detroit, MI via Aldershot and Windsor in around 8h 6m.

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