There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Lansing by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, train (Amtrak), 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 to Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane BUF - LAN
6h 13m$54–344Bus via Brook Park
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Lansingbus
11h 45m$77–134Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 36m$109–375Drive 323.3 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Lansingcar 323.3 mi
5h 25m$59–86Fly to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Detroit (DTW)plane BUF - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
6h 32m$75–483Train
- Take the train from Buffalo to Aldershottrain
- Take the train from Aldershot to Londontrain
- Take the train from London to Sarniatrain
- Take the train from Port Huron Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 56m$84–546Bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Toronto Pearson Airportbus
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Lansingbus
15h 15m$71–123
Buffalo to Lansing by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Lansing is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Lansing is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Lansing via Cleveland Bus Station and Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Aldershot, London and Port Huron Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
The distance between Buffalo and Lansing is 315 miles. The road distance is 325.2 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Lansing without a car is to bus via Brook Park which takes 11h 45m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Buffalo to Lansing, including transfers.
Buffalo to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Lansing train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Lansing is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $50 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via Brook Park, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 11h 45m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $550 and takes 12h 56m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Lansing via Cleveland Bus Station and Detroit in around 11h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
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
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Port Huron Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Buffalo to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Buffalo to Lansing train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Aldershot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Lansing is 325 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Buffalo to Lansing.
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