There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Buffalo Airport (BUF) by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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 Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DTW - BUF
3h 5m$82–552Bus via Toledo
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
8h 51m$40–170Train, bus
- Take the train from Windsor to Aldershottrain
- Take the train from Aldershot to Canadian Bordertrain
- Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
7h 40m$73–244Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit to Buffalo-BUF261.6 mi
4h 51mDrive 261.6 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Buffalo Airport (BUF)car 261.6 mi
4h 51m$48–69Train, bus via Toronto
- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus FlixBus N2685 / ...
8h 45m$78–241Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171 / ...
9h$56–107
Detroit to Buffalo Airport (BUF) by train, car, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Buffalo Airport (BUF) is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Buffalo Airport (BUF) is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $80 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Buffalo Airport (BUF). However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Toledo, Cleveland, OH and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Detroit and Buffalo Airport (BUF) is 264 miles. The road distance is 263.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Buffalo Airport (BUF) without a car is to bus via Toledo which takes 8h 51m and costs $35 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Detroit to Buffalo Airport (BUF), including transfers.
Detroit to Buffalo Airport (BUF) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Buffalo Airport (BUF) is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $80 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Toledo, which costs $35 - $170 and takes 8h 51m.
Detroit to Buffalo Airport (BUF) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toledo Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Buffalo Airport (BUF) is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Detroit to Buffalo Airport (BUF).
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Buffalo Airport (BUF), USA?
Delta flies from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Toledo, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 8h 51m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Windsor to Aldershot
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–200
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $50–130
- Business
- $85–190
- Business Plus
- $95–200
- Economy
- $55–140
- Economy Plus
- $60–150
Train from Windsor to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–220
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $60–150
- Business
- $95–200
- Business Plus
- $100–220
- Economy
- $65–160
- Economy Plus
- $75–170
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Aldershot to Canadian Border
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit to Buffalo-BUF
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
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