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How to get fromBuffalo to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BUF - SAN
    8h 36m
    $198–833

  2. 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 Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 10h
    $694–1,714

  3. 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 10h
    $350–750

  4. Drive 2,529.2 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Los Angelescar car 2,529.2 mi
    40h 17m
    $462–667

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BUF - LAX
    8h 48m
    $233–451

  6. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YYZ - LAX
    11h 3m
    $329–935

  7. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YYZ - SAN
    10h 58m
    $384–1,227

  8. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YYZ - SFO
    11h 23m
    $333–986

Buffalo to California by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$694Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,208.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street & Franklin Street to Los Angeles via Walden Avenue & Thruway Transit Center, Dick Road & AMTRAK Station, Buffalo Depew Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 10h.

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