There are 6 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 from Minot International Airport
best- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MOT - BUF
6h 56m$164–780Train (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$476–1,108Bus
- 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, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
32h 25m$249–459Drive 1,378.6 mi
- Drive from Minot to Buffalocar 1,378.6 mi
24h 52m$252–364Drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, fly
- Drive from Minot to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane XWA - BUF
7h 55m$195–862Train, 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 Toronto Pearson Airportbus
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus
35h 54m$388–764
Minot to Buffalo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minot to Buffalo is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 24h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to Buffalo is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $160 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Minot to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Minot and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Bismarck, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 25m.
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 1169 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 $470 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 56m 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 6h 56m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $470 - $1,200 and takes 30h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $240 - $460 and takes 32h 25m.
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) every 4 hours. 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
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Minot International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Minot Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Bismarck to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toronto Pearson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minot to Buffalo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Bismarck station.
Buffalo is 1h ahead of Minot. It is currently 12:53 AM in Minot and 1:53 AM 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 52m to drive from Minot to Buffalo.
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