How to travel from Detroit to Buffalo, United States of America

The distance between Detroit and Buffalo is around 255 miles (411km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Detroit to Buffalo by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Toronto ON and then to Peace Bridge Border Crossing ON.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $68
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Train

Take the train to Aldershot and then to Buffalo.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $80
Operated by

VIA Rail

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Drive

Drive to Buffalo.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance255 miles (411km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Detroit and Buffalo

There are several options for getting from Detroit to Buffalo by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $68 and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $26.

The distance between Detroit and Buffalo is around 255 miles (411km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 215 miles (347km)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Detroit and Buffalo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Detroit to Buffalo is to drive which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx $26.

The cheapest way to travel between Detroit and Buffalo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $68 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Detroit and Buffalo. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Detroit to Buffalo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aldershot. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

VIA Rail run train services between Detroit and Buffalo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Detroit and Buffalo. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Detroit to Buffalo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toronto ON. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Rider Express and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Detroit and Buffalo. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Detroit to Buffalo. We recommend that you take the bus to Toronto ON and then to Peace Bridge Border Crossing ON. instead which will take 7hrs.

The closest major airport to Buffalo is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) (BUF) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Buffalo. Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) (IAG) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) (ROC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Detroit and Buffalo. The distance is around 255 miles (411km) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Detroit to Buffalo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around $68.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Detroit and Buffalo

Transport options from Detroit to Buffalo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
7hrs
$68
4 times a week539km (335 miles)
Train
7h 15m
$80
once daily422km (262 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
$26
on demand411km (255 miles)

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Airports near Buffalo

The following major airports near Buffalo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
International Airport
Distance
8 miles (13km) from Buffalo
IAG
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)
International Airport
Distance
15 miles (24km) from Buffalo
ROC
Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
International Airport
Distance
64 miles (102km) from Buffalo