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

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There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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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
    9h 13m
    $164–707

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BUF - LAX
    8h 4m
    $129–515

  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
    $1,505–2,505

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Columbusbus 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
    $450–700

  5. Drive  2,529.2 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Los Angelescar car 2,529.2 mi
    40h 18m
    $462–667

  6. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YYZ - SMF
    11h 14m
    $188–763

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

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YYZ - SAN
    11h 22m
    $438–1,014

  8. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YYZ - LAX
    11h 32m
    $293–872

  9. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YYZ - SFO
    11h 43m
    $237–773

Buffalo to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,505Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,210.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Los Angeles via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 9h.

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