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How to get fromBuffalo to Detroit, MIby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Detroit, MI by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BUF - DTW
    4h 21m
    $64–444

  2. Drive  255.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buffalo to Detroit, MIcar car 255.7 mi
    4h 27m
    $47–68

  3. Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    7h 35m
    $57–89

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Aldershottrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain train VIA Rail
    8h 6m
    $70–356

  5. Bus to Rochester, fly

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ROC - DTW
    5h 38m
    $121–693

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    8h 56m
    $77–352

  7. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus FlixBus N2687
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2706 / ...
    11h 5m
    $50–78

Buffalo to Detroit, MI by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

Delta flies from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Detroit (DTW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Detroit Bus Station via Cleveland Bus Station in around 7h 35m.

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