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How to get fromBuffalo Airport (BUF) to Los Angelesby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BUF - LAX
    6h 12m
    $186–706

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane BUF - LGB
    9h 5m
    $146–552

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 9h
    $897–1,930

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $377–778

  5. Drive 2,534 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Los Angelescar car 2,534 mi
    40h 23m
    $463–668

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane BUF - BUR
    8h 32m
    $291–1,119

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BUF - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 21m
    $243–924

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BUF - SNA
    10h 49m
    $306–1,168

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 15h
    $843–1,734

Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles by bus, taxi, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$897Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,227.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Buffalo Airport (BUF), USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from BNIA Driveway & BNIA Terminal to Los Angeles via Washington Street & Eagle Street, Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 9h.

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