There are 7 ways to get from East Lansing to Buffalo by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LAN - BUF
4h 46m$123–682Drive 319.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Lansing to Buffalocar 319.1 mi
5h 21m$59–85Bus via Cleveland
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
11h 39m$80–181Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
12h 27m$128–396Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DTW - BUF
4h 56m$92–634Train
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Port Huron Stationtrain
- Take the train from Sarnia to Londontrain
- Take the train from London to Aldershottrain
- Take the train from Aldershot to Buffalotrain
12h 51m$86–549Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus
14h$63–121
East Lansing to Buffalo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Buffalo is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Buffalo, NY via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Buffalo via Sarnia, London and Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
The distance between East Lansing and Buffalo is 318 miles. The road distance is 321 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Buffalo without a car is to bus via Cleveland which takes 11h 39m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from East Lansing to Buffalo, including transfers.
East Lansing to Buffalo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing Michigan Flyer station.
East Lansing to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Cleveland, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 11h 39m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $550 and takes 12h 51m.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Buffalo, NY via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo, and Cleveland, OH in around 11h 39m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Detroit to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Port Huron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
East Lansing to Buffalo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
East Lansing to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Port Huron Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Buffalo is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from East Lansing to Buffalo.
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