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How to get fromBoston to L.A. Liveby ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Boston to L.A. Live by ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BOS - LAX
    9h 14m
    $193–515

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 19h
    $1,760–2,760

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 22h
    $542–840

  4. Drive  2,980.2 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to L.A. Livecar car 2,980.2 mi
    2d
    $544–786

  5. Ferry, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane BOS - BUR
    10h 50m
    $276–502

  6. Ferry, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane BOS - LGB
    12h
    $200–816

  7. Ferry, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BOS - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    12h 40m
    $206–826

  8. Ferry, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BOS - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    12h 45m
    $238–537

  9. Ferry, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BOS - SNA
    14h 5m
    $247–627

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 22h
    $1,385–2,192

Boston to L.A. Live by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,760Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,626 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and L.A. Live, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to L.A. Live via Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, and Grand / 11th in around 2d 19h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to L.A. Live via Newark Penn Station, St Louis Bus Station, El Monte Station - Upper Level, and Flower / Olympic in around 2d 22h.

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