There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Minnesota by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)BUF - MSP
3h 56m$166–983Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
21h 35m$108–292Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-MinneapolisBorealis / ...
21h 4m$147–479Drive 939.3 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Minneapolis939.3 mi
15h 31m$172–248Fly to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)BUF - DLH
6h 54m$135–782Fly to Rochester
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Rochester (RST)BUF - RST
7h 6m$125–770Train, bus
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Station
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Station
29h 6m$153–385
Buffalo to Minnesota by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Minnesota is to bus which costs $100 - $300 and takes 21h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Minnesota is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $160 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 4m.
The distance between Buffalo and Minnesota is 755 miles. The road distance is 944.8 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Minnesota without a car is to train which takes 21h 4m and costs $140 - $480.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Buffalo to Minnesota, including transfers.
Buffalo to Minnesota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Minnesota is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $160 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $480 and takes 21h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $300 and takes 21h 35m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Government Plaza Station via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 21h 4m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester via Detroit, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $25–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $25–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $22–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Minnesota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Minnesota is 1h behind Buffalo. It is currently 4:47 PM in Buffalo and 3:47 PM in Minnesota.
Buffalo to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Minnesota is 945 miles. It takes approximately 15h 31m to drive from Buffalo to Minnesota.
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