There are 7 ways to get from Detroit, MI to Buffalo by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, 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.
Bus via Cleveland
best- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus StationGreyhound US0420
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYCinncinati,OH-Buffalo
7h 10m$47–115Train
- Take the train from Windsor to AldershotVIA Rail
- Take the train from Aldershot to BuffaloVIA Rail
7h 50m$49–181Drive 255.3 mi
- Drive from Detroit, MI to Buffalo255.3 mi
4h 34m$47–68Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)DTW - BUF
4h 32m$126–932Bus, train
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus StopGreyhound US0420 / ...
- Take the train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew StationLake Shore Limited
8h 48m$50–232Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to MississaugaFlixBus N2706
- Take the bus from Mississauga to BuffaloAdt N809
9h 58m$60–153Fly to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC)DTW - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY
6h 38m$186–557
Detroit, MI to Buffalo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit, MI to Buffalo is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit, MI to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $120 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit, MI station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Detroit, MI and Buffalo is 361 miles. The road distance is 256.8 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit, MI to Buffalo without a car is to bus via Cleveland which takes 7h 10m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Detroit, MI to Buffalo, including transfers.
Detroit, MI to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Detroit, MI to Buffalo is to bus via Cleveland which takes 7h 10m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $190 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $950 and takes 4h 32m.
Detroit, MI to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Buffalo is 3h ahead of Detroit, MI. It is currently 10:14 PM in Detroit, MI and 1:14 AM in Buffalo.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Buffalo, NY via Cleveland Bus Station and Cleveland, OH in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Detroit, MI to Buffalo via Windsor and Aldershot in around 7h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Flights from Detroit to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Windsor to Aldershot
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $35–95
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $35–75
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $30–50
Train from Aldershot to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $19–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $19–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $18–30
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $35–75
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $35–120
- Business - advance purchase
- $50–240
- Business Class
- $85–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Mississauga
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Mississauga to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Detroit, MI to Buffalo is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Detroit, MI to Buffalo.
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