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How to get fromBoston to Los Angelesby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Los Angeles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BOS - LAX
    6h 58m
    $177–521

  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 18h
    $1,036–2,168

  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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 22h
    $491–977

  4. Drive 2,978.5 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Los Angelescar car 2,978.5 mi
    2d
    $544–786

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane BOS - BUR
    9h 27m
    $261–987

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane BOS - LGB
    10h 15m
    $209–785

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BOS - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 31m
    $237–886

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BOS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    10h 21m
    $208–486

  9. 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 18h
    $873–1,784

Boston to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,036Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,619.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and three other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 18h.

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