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
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. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Korean Air, KLM and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to New Buffalo departs from New York and takes around 2h 29m.
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 $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $23 for a 2h 05m 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 Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Buffalo, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Monona, the bus ride to New Buffalo takes 210 miles and will cost you around $86. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 225 miles.
Airlines serving New Buffalo
Where to stay in New Buffalo
Average rates range from around $423 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $311 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of New Buffalo
Most booked hotels in New Buffalo
Renting a car in New Buffalo
Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in New Buffalo is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.