There are 8 ways to get from Petoskey to Buffalo by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (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 to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane PLN - BUF
6h 34m$158–659Drive 470.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Petoskey to Buffalocar 470.8 mi
7h 57m$86–125Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Petoskey to East Lansingbus
- 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
16h 19m$109–242Bus, train via London
- Take the bus from Petoskey to East Lansingbus
- 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
17h 31m$128–615Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane PLN - YYZ
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus
9h 36m$132–423Bus
- Take the bus from Petoskey, MI to Detroit Greyhoundbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus
16h 39m$120–197Bus, train
- Take the bus from Petoskey to East Lansingbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
17h 7m$152–457Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Petoskey, MI to Detroit Greyhoundbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Londonbus
- Take the train from London to Aldershottrain
- Take the train from Aldershot to Buffalotrain
19h 8m$123–455
Pellston (PLN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Petoskey to Buffalo is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Petoskey to Buffalo is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Petoskey to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Petoskey and arriving at Buffalo, NY via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.
The distance between Petoskey and Buffalo is 382 miles. The road distance is 473.6 miles.
The best way to get from Petoskey to Buffalo without a car is to bus via Lansing which takes 16h 19m and costs $100 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Petoskey to Buffalo, including transfers.
Petoskey to Buffalo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Petoskey station.
The best way to get from Petoskey to Buffalo is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Lansing, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 16h 19m.
Petoskey to Buffalo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petoskey to Buffalo is 474 miles. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Petoskey to Buffalo.
What companies run services between Petoskey, MI, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Delta flies from Pellston (PLN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Petoskey to Buffalo, NY via Petoskey, East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo, and Cleveland, OH in around 16h 19m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pellston to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Pellston to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Port Huron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey, MI to Detroit Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey, MI to Detroit Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Indian Trails
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