What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Buffalo?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Buffalo is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Buffalo?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Buffalo is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from East Lansing, MI and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from East Lansing to Buffalo?

The distance between East Lansing and Buffalo is 315 miles. The road distance is 321 miles.

How do I travel from East Lansing to Buffalo without a car?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Buffalo without a car is to bus via Cleveland which takes 11h and costs $60 - $150.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Buffalo?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from East Lansing to Buffalo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Buffalo bus from?

East Lansing to Buffalo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing, MI station.

Train, bus or fly from East Lansing to Buffalo?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Buffalo is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $200 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Cleveland, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 11h, you could also train, which costs $65 - $310 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the East Lansing to Buffalo bus arrive?

East Lansing to Buffalo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit, MI station.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Buffalo?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Buffalo is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from East Lansing to Buffalo.

Where can I stay near Buffalo?

There are 244+ hotels available in Buffalo.

East Lansing to Buffalo - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from East Lansing to Buffalo by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, train (Amtrak), 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.

Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LAN - BUF
5h 46m
$205–1,404
Drive 319.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Lansing to Buffalocar 319.1 mi
5h 21m
$59–85
Bus via Cleveland
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit, MIbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
11h
$63–144
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
12h 26m
Bus to Detroit, fly
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DTW - BUF
5h 21m
$109–812
Train
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Port Huron Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Sarnia to Londontrain
3. Take the train from London to Aldershottrain
4. Take the train from Aldershot to Buffalotrain
12h 50m
$66–304
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Metro Airport North Terminal to Larned & Griswoldbus 261
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Mississaugabus
4. Take the bus from Mississauga to Buffalobus
14h 39m
$69–191

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flights

39Weekly Planes

5h 40mAverage Duration

$189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.4 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing, MI to Buffalo, NY via Detroit Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Cleveland, OH in around 11h.

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