There are 5 ways to get from Minot to Buffalo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MOT - BUF
8h 14m$166–830Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
30h 36m$810–1,384Bus
- Take the bus from Minot to Bismarckbus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus
32h 35m$249–449Drive 1,378.6 mi
- Drive from Minot to Buffalocar 1,378.6 mi
24h 46m$236–341Train, bus
- Take the train from Minot Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus
35h 49m$583–933
Minot to Buffalo by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minot to Buffalo is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 24h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to Buffalo is to fly which takes 8h 14m and costs $160 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Minot to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Minot and arriving at Buffalo via Bismarck, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago and Cleveland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Minot station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Minot Station and arriving at Buffalo via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 36m.
The distance between Minot and Buffalo is 1165 miles. The road distance is 1386.6 miles.
The best way to get from Minot to Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 30h 36m and costs $800 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Minot to Buffalo, including transfers.
Minot to Buffalo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minot station.
Minot to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Minot Station.
The best way to get from Minot to Buffalo is to fly which takes 8h 14m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $800 - $1,400 and takes 30h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $240 - $450 and takes 32h 35m.
What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Minot Station to Buffalo via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station in around 30h 36m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Minot International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $290–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Minot Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $470–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minot to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Bismarck to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Minot to Buffalo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Bismarck station.
Buffalo is 1h ahead of Minot. It is currently 9:26 PM in Minot and 10:26 PM in Buffalo.
Minot to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minot to Buffalo is 1387 miles. It takes approximately 24h 46m to drive from Minot to Buffalo.
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