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

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Elma by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, 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
    8h 8m
    $228–848

  2. 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
    $725–1,581

  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, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2d 15h
    $430–749

  4. Drive  2,551 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Elmacar car 2,551 mi
    41h 26m
    $466–673

  5. Fly to Rochester, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SEA - ROC
    2. Take the train from Rochester to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    10h 12m
    $315–1,310

  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
    $781–1,738

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

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,140.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) hourly. 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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