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What is the best way to travel from Buffalo, NY to Detroit?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Detroit from Buffalo, NY. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 50m
£34
£37
1
Flight
4h 50m
£79
£223
39

What is the cheapest way to reach Detroit from Buffalo, NY?

You can reach Detroit with just £34 by taking a Bus from Greyhound US, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Tuesday
from £40
Wednesday
from £215
Thursday
from £34
Friday
from £138
Saturday
from £36
Sunday
from £79
Monday
from £83

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    7h 50m
    0
    07:55
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Coach Station
    15:45
    Detroit
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £40
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • United Airlines
    8h 12m
    0
    11:24
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    19:36
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £251
  • United Airlines
    12h 25m
    0
    11:24
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    23:49
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £251
  • United Airlines
    23h 26m
    0
    11:24
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    10:50
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £251
  • United Airlines
    6h 28m
    0
    11:24
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    17:52
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £266
  • United Airlines
    6h 18m
    0
    10:45
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    17:03
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £267

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • JetBlue Airways
    9h 37m
    0
    10:00
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    19:37
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £215
  • Skyscanner
    4h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    10:50
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £276
  • Skyscanner
    6h 28m
    0
    11:24
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    17:52
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £276
  • Skyscanner
    5h 29m
    0
    18:20
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    23:49
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £276

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    7h 50m
    0
    07:55
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Coach Station
    15:45
    Detroit
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £34

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Frontier Airlines
    18h 50m
    0
    19:31
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    14:21
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £138
  • Frontier Airlines
    8h 29m
    0
    13:39
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    22:08
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £192
  • United Airlines
    23h 26m
    0
    11:24
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    10:50
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £261
  • Skyscanner
    4h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    10:50
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £273
  • Skyscanner
    6h 28m
    0
    11:24
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    17:52
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £273

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    7h 50m
    0
    07:55
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Coach Station
    15:45
    Detroit
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £36
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Frontier Airlines
    11h 12m
    0
    12:29
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    23:41
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £172
  • United Airlines
    24h 12m
    0
    09:55
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    10:07
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £239
  • United Airlines
    19h 18m
    0
    14:49
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    10:07
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £239
  • Skyscanner
    4h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    10:50
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £277

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    28h 40m
    0
    13:39
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    18:19
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £79
  • Frontier Airlines
    20h 41m
    0
    13:39
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    10:20
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £79
  • JetBlue Airways
    16h 56m
    0
    07:00
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    23:56
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £263
  • Skyscanner
    4h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    10:50
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £273
  • Skyscanner
    6h 28m
    0
    11:24
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    17:52
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £273

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 23m
    0
    19:31
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    10:54
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £83
  • Frontier Airlines
    23h 51m
    0
    13:39
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    13:30
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £92
  • JetBlue Airways
    9h 37m
    0
    10:00
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    19:37
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £211
  • JetBlue Airways
    16h 56m
    0
    07:00
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    23:56
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £247
  • United Airlines
    8h 12m
    0
    11:24
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    19:36
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £252

What are the fastest trips from Buffalo, NY to Detroit?

You can get to Detroit from Buffalo, NY in just 4h 50m with a Flight from Skyscanner. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Tuesday
from 6h 18m
Wednesday
from 4h 50m
Thursday
from 7h 50m
Friday
from 4h 50m
Saturday
from 4h 50m
Sunday
from 4h 50m
Monday
from 8h 12m

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • United Airlines
    6h 18m
    0
    10:45
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    17:03
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £267
  • United Airlines
    6h 28m
    0
    11:24
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    17:52
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £266
  • United Airlines
    8h 12m
    0
    11:24
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    19:36
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £251
  • United Airlines
    12h 25m
    0
    11:24
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    23:49
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £251
  • United Airlines
    23h 26m
    0
    11:24
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    10:50
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £251
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    7h 50m
    0
    07:55
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Coach Station
    15:45
    Detroit
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £40

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Skyscanner
    4h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    10:50
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £276
  • Skyscanner
    5h 29m
    0
    18:20
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    23:49
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £276
  • Skyscanner
    6h 28m
    0
    11:24
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    17:52
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £276
  • JetBlue Airways
    9h 37m
    0
    10:00
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    19:37
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £215

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    7h 50m
    0
    07:55
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Coach Station
    15:45
    Detroit
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £34

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Skyscanner
    4h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    10:50
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £273
  • Skyscanner
    6h 28m
    0
    11:24
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    17:52
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £273
  • Frontier Airlines
    8h 29m
    0
    13:39
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    22:08
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £192
  • Frontier Airlines
    18h 50m
    0
    19:31
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    14:21
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £138
  • United Airlines
    23h 26m
    0
    11:24
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    10:50
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £261

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Skyscanner
    4h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    10:50
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £277
  • Frontier Airlines
    11h 12m
    0
    12:29
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    23:41
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £172
  • United Airlines
    19h 18m
    0
    14:49
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    10:07
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £239
  • United Airlines
    24h 12m
    0
    09:55
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    10:07
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £239
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    7h 50m
    0
    07:55
    Buffalo, NY
    Central Coach Station
    15:45
    Detroit
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £36

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Skyscanner
    4h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    10:50
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £273
  • Skyscanner
    6h 28m
    0
    11:24
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    17:52
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £273
  • JetBlue Airways
    16h 56m
    0
    07:00
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    23:56
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £263
  • Frontier Airlines
    20h 41m
    0
    13:39
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    10:20
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £79
  • Frontier Airlines
    28h 40m
    0
    13:39
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    18:19
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £79

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • United Airlines
    8h 12m
    0
    11:24
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    19:36
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £252
  • JetBlue Airways
    9h 37m
    0
    10:00
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    19:37
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £211
  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 23m
    0
    19:31
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    10:54
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £83
  • JetBlue Airways
    16h 56m
    0
    07:00
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    23:56
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £247
  • Frontier Airlines
    23h 51m
    0
    13:39
    Buffalo Airport
    Buffalo Airport
    13:30
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £92
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Buffalo, NY to Detroit

What are the most popular stations in Buffalo, NY and Detroit?

In Buffalo, NY, you will usually depart from Central Coach Station, Maple Road Gulf or Exchange Street Train Station, while in Detroit you will be arriving at Central Coach Station, Amtrak or Park Avenue, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Detroit from Buffalo, NY? With 4 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Buffalo, NY and Detroit, you can pay as low as £34 with a Bus from Greyhound US.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Skyscanner: you will get to Detroit in just 4h 50m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Buffalo, NY and Detroit are United Airlines, Skyscanner and Frontier Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Buffalo, NY and Detroit is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Sloan, NY or to Windsor, ON, and look at flights from Niagara Falls Airport, and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Buffalo, NY to Detroit?

The most popular companies between Buffalo, NY and Detroit, are United Airlines, Skyscanner and Frontier Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound US

Airlines: United Airlines, Skyscanner, Frontier Airlines and 1 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Buffalo, NY to Detroit

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Buffalo, NY to Detroit. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Buffalo, NY to Detroit

How can I reach Detroit from Buffalo, NY?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Detroit from Buffalo, NY.

How far is Detroit from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo, NY and Detroit is 347.5 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Buffalo, NY and Detroit?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 59 kgs, and a flight 85 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Buffalo, NY to Detroit?

You can get to Detroit with just £34 by taking a Bus from Greyhound US.

What is the fastest way to get from Buffalo, NY to Detroit?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Detroit in just 4h 50m with a Flight from Skyscanner.

More routes to Buffalo, NY and to Detroit

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Buffalo, NY and to Detroit. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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