The distance between Seattle and Buffalo is around 2,210 miles (3,557km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Seattle to Buffalo by plane, bus, train 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 from Seattle (SEA) to Buffalo (BUF).
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Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Buffalo Depew Station.
Take the bus to Stanfield, Denver then Columbus and then to Buffalo NY.
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There are several options for getting from Seattle to Buffalo by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $340 and will take around 2 days 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $375.
The distance between Seattle and Buffalo is around 2,210 miles (3,557km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,110 miles (3,396km)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Seattle and Buffalo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Seattle to Buffalo is to fly which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx $375.
The cheapest way to travel between Seattle and Buffalo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $340 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Seattle and Buffalo. It typically takes around 2 days 7h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Seattle to Buffalo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 7h.
Amtrak run train services between Seattle and Buffalo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 7h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seattle and Buffalo. It typically takes around 2 days 17h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Seattle to Buffalo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stanfield, Denver and Columbus. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 17h.
Greyhound USA and Barons Bus run regular bus services between Seattle and Buffalo. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2 days 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Seattle and Buffalo. Flights depart from Seattle (SEA) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF) - via Chicago O'Hare (ORD). The flight takes around 5h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Seattle to Buffalo. There is however a flight that goes via Chicago O'Hare (ORD). This services will take at least 6h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Seattle to Buffalo typically takes around 5h 35m. Flights depart from Seattle (SEA) and and arrive into Buffalo (BUF).
The closest major airport to Buffalo is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) (BUF) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Buffalo. Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) (IAG) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) (ROC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Seattle and Buffalo. The distance is around 2,631 miles (4,234km) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seattle to Buffalo is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around $375.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 6h 40m | $375 | every 30 mins | 3,557km (2,210 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 8h 15m | $370 | once daily | 3,748km (2,329 miles) |
Train | 2 days 7h | $340 | once daily | 4,389km (2,727 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 17h | $450 | 5 times a week | 4,955km (3,079 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 17h | $260 | on demand | 4,234km (2,631 miles) |
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The following major airports near Buffalo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.