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Duration 8h 12m
Distance 257.1 miles
Average price $75
Frequency Daily

Trip overview

The train between Buffalo and Detroit takes 8h 12m. There is at least one train per day from Buffalo to Detroit. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

Train

  1. Buffalo
  2. Aldershot
  3. Detroit
8h 7m
Bookable on Rome2Rio
$49 - $178

Buffalo to Detroit train times

Trains run once daily between Buffalo and Detroit. The service departs Buffalo at 15:32 in the afternoon, which arrives into Detroit at 23:44. All services require a transfer at Aldershot and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buffalo to Detroit? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Windsor via Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

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The distance between Buffalo and Detroit is 274 miles. The road distance is 257.1 miles.

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Buffalo to Detroit train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Buffalo station.

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Buffalo to Detroit train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Windsor station.

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What companies run services between Buffalo and Detroit?

You can take a train from Buffalo to Detroit via Aldershot in around 8h 7m.
Train operators
VIA Rail
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$18 - $85
Phone
+1 888 842-7245
Website
viarail.ca
Train from Buffalo to Aldershot
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$18 - $85
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$19 - $85
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$19 - $65
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$18 - $30
Train from Aldershot to Windsor
Ave. Duration
3h 37m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$30 - $95
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$35 - $95
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$35 - $75
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$30 - $50

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