What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Buffalo?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Buffalo is to bus which costs $110 - $250 and takes 20h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Buffalo?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $340 - $1,900.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Buffalo?

The distance between Des Moines and Buffalo is 794 miles. The road distance is 853 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Buffalo without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 20h 25m and costs $110 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Buffalo?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Des Moines to Buffalo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Buffalo bus from?

Des Moines to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Buffalo?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $340 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 20h 25m.

Where does the Des Moines to Buffalo bus arrive?

Des Moines to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Buffalo?

Buffalo is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 12:56 PM in Des Moines and 1:56 PM in Buffalo.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Buffalo?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Buffalo is 853 miles. It takes approximately 14h 16m to drive from Des Moines to Buffalo.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Buffalo?

Book your Des Moines to Buffalo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Buffalo?

There are 223+ hotels available in Buffalo.

Des Moines to Buffalo - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Buffalo by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DSM - BUF
4h 57m
$340–1,823
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
20h 25m
$118–246
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
20h 58m
$197–481
Drive 848.1 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Buffalocar 848.1 mi
14h 16m
$155–224
Fly to Rochester, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (ROC)plane DSM - ROC
2. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
6h 42m
$224–1,166
Bus, train via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
25h 58m
$263–709

Des Moines to Buffalo by bus

7Weekly Buses

20h 25mAverage Duration

$118Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Buffalo.

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Distance: 789.2 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Buffalo, NY via Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Cleveland, OH in around 20h 25m.

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