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Eight ways to Travel from Des Moines to Buffalo

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Cheapest
By car (1 369 km)
14 h 13 min
1369 km.
from $75
Other
Rideshare
14 h 13 min
1369 km.
from $17.86
Bus, Train (Bus)
22 h 43 min
1218 km.
from $182.96
Bus
18 h 50 min
1218 km.
from $322.34
Bus, Train (Bus)
19 h 3 min
1218 km.
from $220.29
Bus, Plane (Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport)
7 h 43 min
1218 km.
from $347.51
Bus, Plane (Fly to Rochester)
7 h 4 min
1218 km.
from $304.03
Bus, Train (Bus)
21 h 39 min
1218 km.
from $250.71

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$955.39
Plane from Des Moines to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$828.01
Plane from Des Moines to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$828.01

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$522.28
Plane from Des Moines to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$394.90
Plane from Des Moines to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$445.85

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$955.39
Plane from Des Moines to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$828.01

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
10h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$61.15–$216.56
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$108.28

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$203.82
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$140.12
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$229.29

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$76.43

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$166.94
Bus from Des Moines to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$95.54
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$54.78

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Email:
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.49–$95.54
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$70.06

OurBus

Phone:
+1-844-800-6828
Email:
Website:
ourbus.com
Bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$54.78

Niagara Airbus

Phone:
905-374-8111
Email:
Website:
niagaraairbus.com
Bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$101.91–$127.39

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Buffalo?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Buffalo is to bus and train via Walden Avenue Thruway Transit Cente which costs $81.52 - $380.43 and takes 22h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Buffalo?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Buffalo is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $184.78 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Buffalo?

The distance between Des Moines and Buffalo is 1262 km. The road distance is 1370.4 km.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Buffalo without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 18h 50m and costs $103.26 - $445.65 .

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Buffalo?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Des Moines to Buffalo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Buffalo bus from?

Des Moines to Buffalo bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Train, bus or fly from Des Moines to Buffalo?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Buffalo is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $184.78 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $103.26 - $445.65 and takes 18h 50m. There are no good options to train between Des Moines to Buffalo.

Where does the Des Moines to Buffalo bus arrive?

Des Moines to Buffalo bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Buffalo?

Buffalo is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 04:40 in Des Moines and 05:40 in Buffalo.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Buffalo?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Buffalo is 1370 km. It takes approximately 14h 12m to drive from Des Moines to Buffalo.

Where can I stay near Buffalo?

There are 229+ hotels available in Buffalo. Prices start at $39.29 per night.
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