There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to Birmingham by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, 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.
Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 461 bus
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Detroit (DTW)plane BUF - DTW
- Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Birminghambus
4h 51m$85–582Drive 262.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Buffalo to Birminghamcar 262.8 mi
4h 39m$48–70Train
- Take the train from Buffalo to Aldershottrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain VIA Rail
8h 30m$75–367Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
8h 56m$56–109Bus to Rochester, fly, line 461 bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW)plane ROC - DTW
- Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Birminghambus
6h 26m$113–598Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 49m$114–367Bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus Adt N816 / ...
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2701 / ...
12h 1m$60–130Train, bus via London
- Take the train from Buffalo to Aldershottrain
- Take the train from Aldershot to Londontrain
- Take the bus from London to Detroit Bus Stationbus
12h 2m$63–366
Buffalo to Birmingham by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Birmingham is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Birmingham is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Birmingham via Cleveland Bus Station and Jefferson & Griswold. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Windsor via Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Buffalo and Birmingham is 293 miles. The road distance is 264.4 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Birmingham without a car is to bus via Brook Park which takes 8h 56m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Buffalo to Birmingham, including transfers.
Buffalo to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Birmingham train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Birmingham is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs $75 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus via Brook Park, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 56m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Birmingham, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Buffalo to Birmingham via Aldershot and Windsor in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Birmingham via Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station, and Jefferson & Griswold in around 8h 56m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Rochester to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Buffalo to Aldershot
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $20–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $22–75
- Economy Plus
- $24–85
Train from Aldershot to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- 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 Buffalo to Aldershot
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $20–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $22–75
- Economy Plus
- $24–85
Train from Aldershot to London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $21–75
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $24–80
- Economy Plus
- $27–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Grand Circus Park to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Grand Circus Park to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from London to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Buffalo to Birmingham train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Aldershot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Birmingham is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Buffalo to Birmingham.
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