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

The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Buffalo is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 33m.

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 33m 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 Phoenix Center and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Pontiac to Buffalo?

The distance between Pontiac and Buffalo is 297 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 Cleveland which takes 9h 35m and costs $45 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 Phoenix Center station.

Train or bus from Pontiac to Buffalo?

The best way to get from Pontiac to Buffalo is to bus via Cleveland which takes 9h 35m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $200 and takes 9h 35m.

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 33m to drive from Pontiac to Buffalo.

Where can I stay near Buffalo?

There are 217+ hotels available in Buffalo.

Pontiac to Buffalo - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 9 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 Dearborn
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)DTW - BUF
5h 15m
$141–949
Bus via Cleveland
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Center to Larned + Griswold462
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
9h 35m
$49–112
Train
1. Take the train from Windsor to AldershotVIA Rail
2. Take the train from Aldershot to BuffaloVIA Rail
9h 35m
$63–199
Drive 263.8 mi
1. Drive from Pontiac to Buffalo263.8 mi
4h 33m
$49–70
Train to Detroit, fly to Rochester, bus
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborn
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC)DTW - ROC
3. Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY
7h 23m
$201–574
Bus to Windsor Airport, fly to Toronto Island Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Center to Larned + Griswold
2. Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)YQG - YTZ
3. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalo
8h 14m
$158–401
Bus to Windsor Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Center to Larned + Griswold
2. Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)YQG - YYZ
3. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airport
7h 53m
$470–1,608
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Detroit to ToledoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew StationLake Shore Limited
10h 42m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Center to Larned + Griswold462
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Mississauga
3. Take the bus from Mississauga to Buffalo
12h 23m
$59–157

Pontiac to Buffalo by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

9h 35mAverage Duration

$49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 294.9 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Phoenix Center to Buffalo, NY via Larned + Griswold, Detroit Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Cleveland, OH in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Buffalo via Detroit, Windsor, and Aldershot in around 9h 35m.

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