What is the travel distance from Detroit to Buffalo?

About 216 miles (347 km) separate Detroit and Buffalo.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Detroit to Buffalo?

The majority of buses traveling from Detroit to Buffalo start their journey at Detroit Bus Station and wind up at Buffalo Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Detroit to Buffalo from $92 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Detroit to Buffalo on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:30pm	Amtrak Station	11h 23m	8:53am	Depew Station	CheapestFastest
		9:30pm	Amtrak Station	11h 23m	8:53am	Depew Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 10:48 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Buffalo

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Buffalo. The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

8h 40mAverage Duration

216 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $120	Average Duration8h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$145 - $320	Average Duration23h 18m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Buffalo?

Stops in Detroit

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

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

What is the travel distance from Detroit to Buffalo?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Detroit to Buffalo?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$105

11/19

$92

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11/21

$92

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11/23

$145

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11/25

$145

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Buffalo, NY was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $92

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

You can expect to pay from $92 to $462 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Buffalo, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-11-21.