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How to get fromSeattle to Buffaloby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Buffalo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SEA - BUF
    9h 36m
    $188–831

  2. Train via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 10h
    $1,504–2,449

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus bus
    2d 13h
    $474–774

  4. Drive  2,546.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Buffalocar car 2,546.2 mi
    41h 20m
    $465–672

  5. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane SEA - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus bus
    11h 25m
    $218–627

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    4d 6h
    $814–1,801

Seattle to Buffalo by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,504Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,140 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Buffalo via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station in around 2d 10h.

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