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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Buffalo is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $85 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit 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 and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Windsor and arriving at Buffalo via Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Detroit to Buffalo?

The distance between Detroit and Buffalo is 274 miles. The road distance is 255.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detroit 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 to Buffalo?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Detroit to Buffalo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Buffalo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Detroit to Buffalo train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Detroit to Buffalo?

The best way to get from Detroit to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $85 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $370 and takes 7h 48m, you could also bus via Cleveland, which costs $30 - $150 and takes 8h.

Where does the Detroit to Buffalo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Detroit to Buffalo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Detroit to Buffalo?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Buffalo is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Detroit to Buffalo.

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

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Where can I stay near Buffalo?

There are 257+ hotels available in Buffalo.

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

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Fly Detroit to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DTW - BUF
4h 20m
$87–630
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 48m
$70–361
Drive 254.5 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Buffalocar 254.5 mi
4h 25m
$47–68
Fly Detroit to Rochester, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC)plane DTW - ROC
2. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
5h 52m
$151–843
Fly Windsor Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane YQG - YYZ
2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus
7h 40m
$240–679
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

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Distance: 271.9 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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 to Buffalo via Windsor and Aldershot in around 7h 48m.

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