New Buffalo travel guide

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You're Going to Love New Buffalo

New Buffalo is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in New Buffalo to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in New Buffalo

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bentwood Tavern (600 West Water Street) and Terrace Room (111 W. Water St) are great picks.

When to visit New Buffalo

New Buffalo in February
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Buffalo in February
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to New Buffalo

Plane

Although New Buffalo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 23 miles from New Buffalo. The shortest domestic flight to New Buffalo departs from Miami and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to New Buffalo. The train journey from New Buffalo to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 54m trip. The train station in New Buffalo is called New Buffalo, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to New Buffalo is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 46 miles from New Buffalo. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Buffalo, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to New Buffalo takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Lafayette, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

Although New Buffalo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 23 miles from New Buffalo. The shortest domestic flight to New Buffalo departs from Miami and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to New Buffalo. The train journey from New Buffalo to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 54m trip. The train station in New Buffalo is called New Buffalo, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to New Buffalo is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 46 miles from New Buffalo. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Buffalo, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to New Buffalo takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Lafayette, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near New Buffalo

Airlines serving New Buffalo

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,540 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,863 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,653 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,544 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,352 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (477 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,329 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (963 reviews)
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Where to stay in New Buffalo

Average rates range from around $464 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $330 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of New Buffalo

Most booked hotels in New Buffalo

Garden Grove Bed And Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 36 reviews)
$222+
The Inn at Union Pier
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 85 reviews)
$206+
Goldberry Woods
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 20 reviews)
$263+
Gordon Beach Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 223 reviews)
$83+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Buffalo, MI
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 271 reviews)
$114+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Buffalo
2 stars
Good (7.8, 209 reviews)
$137+

Renting a car in New Buffalo

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in New Buffalo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in New Buffalo is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in New Buffalo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in New Buffalo is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.