There are 7 ways to get from Michigan State University 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
5h 10m$123–685Drive 319.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Michigan State University to Buffalocar 319.3 mi
5h 23m$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
10h 57m$80–177Bus, 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
11h 45m$128–392Bus 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
5h 27m$91–635Train
- 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 10m$85–548Bus
- 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 7m$63–121
Michigan State University to Buffalo by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to Buffalo is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to Buffalo is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan State University station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Toledo and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan State University 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 10m.
The distance between Michigan State University and Buffalo is 316 miles. The road distance is 321.1 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Buffalo without a car is to bus via Cleveland which takes 10h 57m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Michigan State University to Buffalo, including transfers.
Michigan State University to Buffalo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Michigan State University to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Buffalo is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Cleveland, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 10h 57m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $550 and takes 12h 10m.
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, 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 vehicle from Michigan State University to Buffalo, NY via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo, and Cleveland, OH in around 10h 57m.
- 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
Michigan State University to Buffalo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Michigan State University to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Port Huron Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan State University to Buffalo is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Michigan State University to Buffalo.
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