There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Minnesota by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BUF - MSP
4h 9m$99–554Fly to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Rochester (RST)plane BUF - RST
6h 57m$78–472Bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
21h$142–244Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
21h 11m$219–684Drive 938.6 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Minneapoliscar 938.6 mi
15h 43m$172–248Fly to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane BUF - DLH
7h 6m$88–454Bus via Detroit (Flixbus)
- 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 Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
28h$151–248
Buffalo to Minnesota by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Minnesota is to bus which costs $140 - $250 and takes 21h.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Minnesota is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 11m.
The distance between Buffalo and Minnesota is 756 miles. The road distance is 944.1 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Minnesota without a car is to bus which takes 21h and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Buffalo to Minnesota, including transfers.
Buffalo to Minnesota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Minnesota is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 21h, you could also train, which costs $210 - $700 and takes 21h 11m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Minneapolis Bus Station via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 21h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- 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 Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Buffalo to Minnesota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Minnesota is 1h behind Buffalo. It is currently 11:08 PM in Buffalo and 10:08 PM in Minnesota.
Buffalo to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Minnesota is 944 miles. It takes approximately 15h 43m to drive from Buffalo to Minnesota.
Book your Buffalo to Minnesota bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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