There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Saint Paul by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BUF - MSP
4h 11m$108–581Train (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 / ...
20h 21m$252–706Bus
- 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 Saint Paul Union Depotbus
20h 25m$128–253Drive 929.6 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Saint Paulcar 929.6 mi
15h 32m$170–245Bus 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 Saint Paul Union Depotbus
27h 10m$140–243
Buffalo to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Saint Paul is to bus which costs $120 - $260 and takes 20h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Saint Paul Union Depot via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 21m.
The distance between Buffalo and Saint Paul is 755 miles. The road distance is 935 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 20h 21m and costs $250 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Buffalo to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Buffalo to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $750 and takes 20h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 20h 25m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to St. Paul-Minneapolis via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 20h 21m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
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
- $140–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- 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
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Saint Paul is 1h behind Buffalo. It is currently 3:15 PM in Buffalo and 2:15 PM in Saint Paul.
Buffalo to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Saint Paul is 935 miles. It takes approximately 15h 32m to drive from Buffalo to Saint Paul.
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