What is the travel distance from Buffalo to Detroit?

The distance between Buffalo and Detroit is approximately 347 km (216 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Buffalo to Detroit?

Buses departing from Buffalo Airport in Buffalo will take you to Detroit Bus Station in Detroit.

Bus Buffalo to Detroit from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Buffalo to Detroit on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:50pm	Buffalo, NY (181 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203, United States)	12h 55m	8:45am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:50pm	Buffalo, NY (181 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203, United States)	12h 55m	8:45am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:50pm	Buffalo, NY (181 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203, United States)	12h 55m	8:45am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:55am	Buffalo, NY (181 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203, United States)	7h 50m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:50pm	Buffalo, NY (181 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203, United States)	12h 55m	8:45am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Buffalo to Detroit

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

7h 50mAverage Duration

349 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$64 - $197	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$177 - $462	Average Duration20h 1m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Buffalo and Detroit?

Stops in Buffalo

A
Buffalo Airport
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B
Transportation Center
185 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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C
Exchange Street Station
75 Exchange St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87397 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $64

Greyhound Buffalo Detroit recent customer reviews

The bus from Cleveland to Detroit was really smelly. The temperature inside was too low and despite wearing my wintercoat, I was shivering of cold. It had no power outlets(not as crucial as the other 2 issues)

Swaroop K.

December 9, 2018

New York Trailways

4/54,413 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Buffalo, NY to Detroit, MI by bus

What is the travel distance from Buffalo to Detroit?
The distance between Buffalo and Detroit is approximately 347 km (216 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Buffalo to Detroit?
Buses departing from Buffalo Airport in Buffalo will take you to Detroit Bus Station in Detroit.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

$110

11-25

$176

Today

$208

11-27

$87

11-28

No data

11-29

No data

11-30

$110

12-01

No data

The cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $87

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Buffalo, NY to Detroit, MI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $87 to $208 for a bus ticket from Buffalo, NY to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $87 which is on 2025-11-27.