There are 4 ways to get from University at Buffalo to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Detroit (DTW)plane BUF - DTW
2h 53m$94–480Drive 254.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from University at Buffalo to Detroitcar 254.7 mi
4h 34m$47–68Train
- Take the train from Canadian Border to Aldershottrain Maple Leaf
- Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain VIA Rail
6h 35m$67–237Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
10h 1m$59–94
University at Buffalo to Detroit by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from University at Buffalo to Detroit is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from University at Buffalo to Detroit is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $90 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from University at Buffalo to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Flint Circle and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Main Street & University Station, Buffalo and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from University at Buffalo to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Canadian Border and arriving at Windsor via Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between University at Buffalo and Detroit is 274 miles. The road distance is 256.2 miles.
The best way to get from University at Buffalo to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 10h 1m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from University at Buffalo to Detroit, including transfers.
University at Buffalo to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
University at Buffalo to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Canadian Border station.
The best way to get from University at Buffalo to Detroit is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $90 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $240 and takes 6h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between University at Buffalo, NY, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Delta flies from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Detroit (DTW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University at Buffalo to Detroit via Canadian Border, Aldershot, and Windsor in around 6h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Canadian Border to Aldershot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
University at Buffalo to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
University at Buffalo to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Aldershot station.
Yes, the driving distance between University at Buffalo to Detroit is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from University at Buffalo to Detroit.
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