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

The distance between Spokane and Buffalo is around 2,110 miles (3,396km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Spokane 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

Fly from Spokane (GEG) to Buffalo (BUF).

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time5h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $335
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Buffalo Depew Station.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    $310
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Train and Bus

Take the train to St. Paul-Minneapolis then take the bus to Chicago then Youngstown and then to Buffalo NY.

  • Duration2 days 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $360
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Buffalo.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Distance2,344 miles (3,772km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Spokane and Buffalo

There are several options for getting from Spokane to Buffalo by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $310 and will take around 1 day 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $335.

The distance between Spokane and Buffalo is around 2,110 miles (3,396km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,883 miles (3,030km)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Spokane and Buffalo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Spokane to Buffalo is to fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx $335.

The cheapest way to travel between Spokane and Buffalo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $310 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Spokane and Buffalo. It typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Spokane to Buffalo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Plaza Zone 1, Riverside @ Bernard, Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1 day 23h.

Amtrak run train services between Spokane and Buffalo. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1 day 23h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Spokane and Buffalo. We recommend that you fly from Spokane (GEG) to Buffalo (BUF). instead which will take 6h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Spokane and Buffalo. Flights depart from Spokane (GEG) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF) - via Denver (DEN). The flight takes around 5h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Spokane to Buffalo. There is however a flight that goes via Denver (DEN). This services will take at least 6h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Spokane to Buffalo typically takes around 5h 15m. Flights depart from Spokane (GEG) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Spokane and Buffalo. The distance is around 2,344 miles (3,772km) by road and it will take around 1 day 12h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Spokane to Buffalo is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around $335.

How do I get from Spokane to Buffalo

Compare travel optionsbetween Spokane and Buffalo

Transport options from Spokane to Buffalo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
6h 20m
$335
hourly3,567km (2,217 miles)
Plane and Bus7h 30m
$360
once daily3,396km (2,110 miles)
Train
1 day 23h
$310
every 20 mins3,882km (2,412 miles)
Train and Bus
2 days 4h
$360
once daily4,124km (2,562 miles)
Drive
1 day 12h
$230
on demand3,772km (2,344 miles)

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Airports near Buffalo

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

BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
International Airport
Distance
8 miles (13km) from Buffalo
IAG
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)
International Airport
Distance
15 miles (24km) from Buffalo
ROC
Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
International Airport
Distance
64 miles (102km) from Buffalo