What is the cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Buffalo?

The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Buffalo is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 12h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontiac to Buffalo?

The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Buffalo is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Pontiac and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontiac to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Downtown Pontiac and arriving at Buffalo via Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

How far is it from Pontiac to Buffalo?

The distance between Pontiac and Buffalo is 296 miles. The road distance is 265.3 miles.

How do I travel from Pontiac to Buffalo without a car?

The best way to get from Pontiac to Buffalo without a car is to bus via Brook Park which takes 9h 52m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Pontiac to Buffalo?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Pontiac to Buffalo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontiac to Buffalo bus from?

Pontiac to Buffalo bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Downtown Pontiac station.

Train or bus from Pontiac to Buffalo?

The best way to get from Pontiac to Buffalo is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs $55 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Brook Park, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 9h 52m.

Where does the Pontiac to Buffalo bus arrive?

Pontiac to Buffalo bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Larned & Griswold station.

Can I drive from Pontiac to Buffalo?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Buffalo is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Pontiac to Buffalo.

Where can I stay near Buffalo?

There are 573+ hotels available in Buffalo.

Pontiac to Buffalo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Pontiac to Buffalo by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, shuttle, 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.

Train to Detroit, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DTW - BUF
5h 6m
$126–849
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswoldbus 462
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toronto Pearson Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus
12h 42m
$45–74
Train
1. Take the train from Windsor to Aldershottrain VIA Rail
2. Take the train from Aldershot to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
9h 35m
$55–196
Bus via Brook Park
1. Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswoldbus 462
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus
9h 52m
$57–117
Drive 263.8 mi
1. Drive from Pontiac to Buffalocar 263.8 mi
4h 36m
$49–70
Train to Detroit, fly to Rochester, bus
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC)plane DTW - ROC
3. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
6h 35m
$328–666
Bus to Windsor Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswoldbus
2. Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane YQG - YYZ
3. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle
7h 42m
$271–856
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 42m
$109–286

Pontiac to Buffalo by train and car

7Weekly Services

9h 35mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 294.8 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Buffalo via Detroit, Windsor, and Aldershot in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Pontiac to Buffalo via Larned & Griswold, Detroit Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 9h 52m.

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