What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit, MI to Buffalo?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit, MI to Buffalo is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit, MI to Buffalo?

The fastest way to get from Detroit, MI to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $80 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit, MI and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit, MI station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Toledo and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Detroit, MI and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct train from Detroit, MI to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Windsor and arriving at Buffalo via Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Detroit, MI to Buffalo?

The distance between Detroit, MI and Buffalo is 277 miles. The road distance is 256.8 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit, MI to Buffalo without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit, MI to Buffalo without a car is to bus via Cleveland which takes 8h and costs $30 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Detroit, MI to Buffalo?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Detroit, MI to Buffalo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit, MI to Buffalo bus from?

Detroit, MI to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Detroit, MI to Buffalo train from?

Detroit, MI to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Windsor station.

Train, bus or fly from Detroit, MI to Buffalo?

The best way to get from Detroit, MI to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $80 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $370 and takes 7h 50m, you could also bus via Cleveland, which costs $30 - $150 and takes 8h.

Where does the Detroit, MI to Buffalo bus arrive?

Detroit, MI to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toledo Bus Stop station.

Where does the Detroit, MI to Buffalo train arrive?

Detroit, MI to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Aldershot station.

Can I drive from Detroit, MI to Buffalo?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit, MI to Buffalo is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Detroit, MI to Buffalo.

How do I get a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Buffalo?

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Where can I stay near Buffalo?

There are 257+ hotels available in Buffalo.

Detroit, MI to Buffalo - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DTW - BUF
4h 5m
$84–604
Bus via Cleveland
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
8h
$35–142
Train
1. Take the train from Windsor to Aldershottrain VIA Rail
2. Take the train from Aldershot to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
7h 50m
$70–361
Drive 255.3 mi
1. Drive from Detroit, MI to Buffalocar 255.3 mi
4h 26m
$47–68
Fly to Rochester, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC)plane DTW - ROC
2. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
6h
$151–843
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
2. Take the train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 48m
$78–357
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus FlixBus 2701 / ...
2. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus FlixBus 2685 / ...
10h 45m
$52–81

Detroit, MI to Buffalo by bus

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Distance: 275.1 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

Delta flies from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Detroit, MI to Buffalo via Windsor and Aldershot in around 7h 50m.

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