How to travel from Buffalo to Riverton, United States of America

The distance between Buffalo and Riverton is around 1,757 miles (2,827km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Buffalo to Riverton by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Buffalo (BUF) to Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time5h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $270
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Salt Lake City.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $295
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Bus

Take the bus to Columbus OH then Parowan and then to Draper.

  • Duration2 days 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $375
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake - Riverton City.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance1,927 miles (3,101km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Buffalo and Riverton

There are several options for getting from Buffalo to Riverton by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around $205 and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $270.

The distance between Buffalo and Riverton is around 1,757 miles (2,827km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 872 miles (1,403km)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Buffalo and Riverton by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Buffalo to Riverton is to fly which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx $270.

The cheapest way to travel between Buffalo and Riverton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around $205 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Buffalo and Riverton. It typically takes around 1 day 21h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Buffalo to Riverton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Salt Lake City and Draper Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 21h.

Amtrak run train services between Buffalo and Riverton. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 21h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Buffalo and Riverton. It typically takes around 2 days 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Buffalo to Riverton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Columbus OH, Parowan and Draper. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 4h.

Barons Bus, Greyhound USA and Salt Lake Express run regular bus services between Buffalo and Riverton. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Buffalo and Riverton. Flights depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at Salt Lake City (SLC) - via Chicago Midway (MDW). The flight takes around 5h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Buffalo to Riverton. There is however a flight that goes via Chicago Midway (MDW). This services will take at least 6h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Buffalo to Riverton typically takes around 5h 20m. Flights depart from Buffalo (BUF) and and arrive into Salt Lake City (SLC).

The closest major airport to Riverton is Lincoln Airport (LNK) (LNK) which is approximately 101km (63 miles) from Riverton. Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (MCI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (DSM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Buffalo and Riverton. The distance is around 1,927 miles (3,101km) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buffalo to Riverton is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around $270.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Buffalo and Riverton

Transport options from Buffalo to Riverton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
6h 35m
$270
hourly2,827km (1,757 miles)
Train and Plane7h 45m
$205
twice a week3,015km (1,873 miles)
Train
1 day 21h
$295
twice daily3,460km (2,150 miles)
Bus
2 days 4h
$375
once daily3,911km (2,430 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
$190
on demand3,101km (1,927 miles)

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Airports near Riverton

The following major airports near Riverton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

LNK
Lincoln Airport (LNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63 miles (101km) from Riverton
MCI
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
International Airport
Distance
106 miles (171km) from Riverton
DSM
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
International Airport
Distance
116 miles (186km) from Riverton