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)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LAN - BUF
4h 35m$107–610Drive 319.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Michigan State University to Buffalocar 319.3 mi
5h 20m$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 to Buffalobus
10h 57mBus, 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 45mBus 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 29m$115–810Train
- 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$116–576Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus
14h 42m$73–130
Michigan State University to Buffalo by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to Buffalo is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $100 - $650.
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 via Toledo and Cleveland. 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 .
It takes approximately 4h 35m 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 4h 35m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Cleveland, which costs and takes 10h 57m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $600 and takes 12h 10m.
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Delta and American 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 via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo, and Cleveland in around 10h 57m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Detroit to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
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
- $160–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Port Huron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Sarnia to London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $15–60
- Business
- $45–150
- Business Plus
- $55–160
- Economy
- $17–70
- Economy Plus
- $19–75
Train from London to Aldershot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $21–75
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $24–80
- Economy Plus
- $26–85
Train from Aldershot to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $19–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $22–75
- Economy Plus
- $24–85
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
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- 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 to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
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 20m to drive from Michigan State University to Buffalo.
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