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

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

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  1. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SEA - BUF
    8h 38m
    $391–1,651

  2. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane SEA - YYZ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    10h 21m
    $251–821

  3. Train (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 9h
    $284–1,171

  4. Drive 2,551.7 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Elmacar car 2,551.7 mi
    41h 24m
    $466–673

  5. Fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SEA - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    10h 33m
    $271–1,056

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    4d 7h
    $349–638

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Elma via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station in around 2d 9h.

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