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How to get fromBoston to Los Angeles Union Stationby 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 Union Station 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
    $180–521

  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
    $1,032–2,170

  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 20h
    $480–965

  4. Drive 2,977.7 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Los Angeles Union Stationcar car 2,977.7 mi
    2d
    $544–785

  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
    $256–944

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane BOS - LGB
    10h 20m
    $216–788

  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
    $224–814

  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 26m
    $213–488

  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 19h
    $875–1,808

Boston to Los Angeles Union Station by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,032Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,619.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, 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 Union Station via Chicago Union Station and Los Angeles in around 2d 18h.

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