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How to get fromPortland to Elmaby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Elma by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planePDX - BUF
    8h 3m
    $588–2,448

  2. Fly to Rochester, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rochester (ROC)planePDX - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NYbus
    10h 29m
    $318–1,203

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2d 9h
    $389–1,458

  4. Drive 2,625.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Elmacar2,625.3 mi
    41h 49m
    $480–692

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
    4d 10h
    $339–641

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$567Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Elma, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Elma via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station in around 2d 9h.

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