There are 7 ways to get from Michigan State University 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- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LAN - BUF
5h 30m$216–1,406Drive 319.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Michigan State University to Buffalocar 319.3 mi
5h 22m$59–85Bus via Cleveland
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit, MIbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
11h 7m$64–144Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 45mBus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DTW - BUF
5h 30m$114–862Train
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Port Huron Stationtrain
- Take the train from Sarnia to Londontrain
- Take the train from London to Aldershottrain
- Take the train from Aldershot to Buffalotrain
12h 9m$66–323Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Take the bus from Metro Airport North Terminal to Larned & Griswoldbus 261
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Mississaugabus
- Take the bus from Mississauga to Buffalobus
14h 50m$70–151
Michigan State University to Buffalo by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to Buffalo is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to Buffalo is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan State University 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 7m.
The distance between Michigan State University and Buffalo is 316 miles. The road distance is 321.1 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Buffalo without a car is to bus via Cleveland which takes 11h 7m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Michigan State University to Buffalo, including transfers.
Michigan State University to Buffalo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing, MI station.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Buffalo is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $210 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Cleveland, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 11h 7m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $330 and takes 12h 9m.
Michigan State University to Buffalo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit, MI station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan State University to Buffalo is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Michigan State University to Buffalo.
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Buffalo, NY via East Lansing, MI, Detroit Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Cleveland, OH in around 11h 7m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,300
Flights from Detroit to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,500
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,600
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,500
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
- $23–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Port Huron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Sarnia to London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $17–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $17–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $16–29
Train from London to Aldershot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $21–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $21–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $19–35
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
- $20–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $20–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $18–30
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Metro Airport North Terminal to Larned & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
- 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
- $35–60
- 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
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