There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Winona by plane, taxi, 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 La Crosse, taxi
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to La Crosse (LSE)plane BUF - LSE
- Take the taxi from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Winonataxi
6h 53m$189–860Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Winona State Univ.bus
21h 10m$96–258Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Winonatrain Empire Builder / ...
18h 19m$109–375Drive 836 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Winonacar 836 mi
13h 59m$153–221Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BUF - MSP
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain
7h 10m$220–1,318Fly to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Rochester (RST)plane BUF - RST
- Take the bus from Rochester to Winona State Univ.bus
8h 50m$139–915Train, bus
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Winonatrain
25h 40m$133–325
Buffalo to Winona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Winona is to train and bus which costs $130 - $330 and takes 25h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Winona is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 53m and costs $180 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Winona. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Winona State Univ. via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Winona. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Winona via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 19m.
The distance between Buffalo and Winona is 674 miles. The road distance is 840.9 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Winona without a car is to train which takes 18h 19m and costs $100 - $380.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Buffalo to Winona, including transfers.
Buffalo to Winona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Winona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Winona is to train which takes 18h 19m and costs $100 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $260 and takes 21h 10m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Winona, MN, USA?
You can take a train from Buffalo to Winona via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 18h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Winona State Univ. via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Milwaukee in around 21h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to La Crosse via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to La Crosse via Philadelphia, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester via Detroit, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
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
- $55–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Winona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Winona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- 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 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- 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 Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Winona State Univ.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rochester to Winona State Univ.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Winona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Winona is 1h behind Buffalo. It is currently 7:22 AM in Buffalo and 6:22 AM in Winona.
Buffalo to Winona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Winona is 841 miles. It takes approximately 13h 59m to drive from Buffalo to Winona.
Book your Buffalo to Winona train tickets online with Omio.
There are 15+ hotels available in Winona.




















