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

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

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BUF - SNA
    8h 22m
    $311–1,088

  2. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane BUF - LGB
    9h 12m
    $158–630

  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 Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 11h
    $746–1,716

  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 El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    2d 12h
    $353–704

  5. Drive  2,541.3 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Long Beachcar car 2,541.3 mi
    40h 39m
    $464–670

  6. 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
    9h 15m
    $230–444

  7. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane BUF - BUR
    10h 57m
    $224–940

  8. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport 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
    11h 46m
    $208–844

  9. 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 30m
    $326–928

Buffalo to Long Beach by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$746Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,227 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street & Franklin Street to 1st Street Station via Walden Avenue & Thruway Transit Center, Dick Road & AMTRAK Station, Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 2d 11h.

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