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

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Amherst by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, 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 31m
    $269–1,034

  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
    $914–1,819

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cincinnati, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2d 18h

  4. Drive 2,552.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Amherstcar car 2,552.2 mi
    41h 27m
    $466–673

  5. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle

    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 22m
    $319–955

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus bus
    4d 6h
    $770–1,638

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

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,138.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three 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 Amherst via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station in around 2d 9h.

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