There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Sterling Heights by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Buffalo to Aldershottrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain VIA Rail
8h 32m$74–362Drive 253.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Buffalo to Sterling Heightscar 253.1 mi
4h 21m$47–67Bus 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
9h 37m$63–100Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Detroit, line 5 bus, line 510 bus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Detroit (DTW)plane BUF - DTW
- Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Centerbus
- Take the bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to Van Dyke & 17 Milebus
5h 57m$73–448Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Toronto Pearson Airportbus FlixBus N2687
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2706 / ...
13h 7m$55–82Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Windsor Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane YYZ - YQG
- Drive from Windsor-Airport-YQG to Sterling Heightscar
5h 53m$252–769Bus to Rochester, fly to Detroit, line 5 bus, line 510 bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW)plane ROC - DTW
- Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Centerbus
- Take the bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to Van Dyke & 17 Milebus
7h 16m$130–698
Buffalo to Sterling Heights by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Sterling Heights is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Sterling Heights is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Sterling Heights. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Van Dyke & 17 Mile via Cleveland Bus Station, Larned & Shelby and Bel Air Shopping Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Sterling Heights. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Windsor via Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Buffalo and Sterling Heights is 287 miles. The road distance is 254.5 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Sterling Heights without a car is to bus via Brook Park which takes 9h 37m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Buffalo to Sterling Heights, including transfers.
Buffalo to Sterling Heights bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Sterling Heights train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Sterling Heights is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs $70 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus via Brook Park, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 9h 37m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Sterling Heights, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Buffalo to Sterling Heights via Aldershot and Windsor in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Van Dyke & 17 Mile via Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station, Larned & Shelby, and Bel Air Shopping Center in around 9h 37m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Rochester to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Windsor Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Buffalo to Aldershot
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $19–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $21–75
- Economy Plus
- $24–80
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
- $80–190
- Business Plus
- $90–200
- Economy
- $55–140
- Economy Plus
- $60–140
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
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- detroitmi.gov
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to Van Dyke & 17 Mile
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to Van Dyke & 17 Mile
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Toronto Pearson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Buffalo to Sterling Heights bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Buffalo to Sterling Heights train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Aldershot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Sterling Heights is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Buffalo to Sterling Heights.
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