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How to get fromBuffalo to Seattleby plane, train (Amtrak), car or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Seattle by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BUF - SEA
    9h 55m
    $290–1,386

  2. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane YYZ - SEA
    11h 33m
    $228–778

  3. Train via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d 11h
    $334–2,573

  4. Drive 2,545.9 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Seattlecar car 2,545.9 mi
    41h 18m
    $465–672

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    4d 11h
    $307–623

Buffalo to Seattle by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$334Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Seattle via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 11h.

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