There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to Buffalo by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DTW - BUF
3h 41m$84–581Bus via Cleveland
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
8h$35–142Train
- Take the train from Windsor to Aldershottrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Aldershot to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
7h 48m$71–361Drive 254.5 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Buffalocar 254.5 mi
4h 34m$47–68Fly to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC)plane DTW - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
5h 3m$126–695Bus, train
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
- Take the train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 48m$98–377Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus FlixBus 2701 / ...
- Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus FlixBus N2685 / ...
10h 23m$54–92
Michigan to Buffalo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Buffalo is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Buffalo is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $80 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Toledo and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Windsor and arriving at Buffalo via Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Michigan and Buffalo is 271 miles. The road distance is 255.9 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Buffalo without a car is to bus via Cleveland which takes 8h and costs $30 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Michigan to Buffalo, including transfers.
Michigan to Buffalo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Windsor station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Buffalo is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $80 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $370 and takes 7h 48m, you could also bus via Cleveland, which costs $30 - $150 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Delta flies from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Detroit to Buffalo via Windsor and Aldershot in around 7h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Detroit to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Windsor to Aldershot
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–200
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $50–130
- Business
- $85–190
- Business Plus
- $95–200
- Economy
- $55–140
- Economy Plus
- $60–150
Train from Aldershot to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $20–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $22–80
- Economy Plus
- $24–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Michigan to Buffalo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Toronto station.
Michigan to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Aldershot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Buffalo is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Michigan to Buffalo.
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