There are 7 ways to get from Denver to Buffalo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, 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 Denver to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DEN - BUF
5h 55m$201–411Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus
- Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane COS - BUF
10h 6m$178–823Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
31h 24m$373–1,045Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
32h 35m$208–390Drive 1,518.6 mi
- Drive from Denver to Buffalocar 1,518.6 mi
24h 33m$278–401Fly Denver to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane DEN - YYZ
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus
10h$404–890Bus via Akron
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus
- Take the bus from Akron to Buffalobus
34h 25m$236–405
Denver to Buffalo by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Buffalo is to fly which costs $200 - $420 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Buffalo is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $200 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Chicago and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Denver to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Buffalo via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 24m.
The distance between Denver and Buffalo is 1397 miles. The road distance is 1527.5 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 31h 24m and costs $370 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Denver to Buffalo, including transfers.
Denver to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Denver to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver to Buffalo is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $200 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $370 - $1,100 and takes 31h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $200 - $390 and takes 32h 35m.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Denver (DEN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Denver to Buffalo via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station in around 31h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Denver to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Denver to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Denver to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Buffalo is 2h ahead of Denver. It is currently 7:24 AM in Denver and 9:24 AM in Buffalo.
Denver to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Buffalo is 1527 miles. It takes approximately 24h 33m to drive from Denver to Buffalo.
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