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

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

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport 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
    9h 19m
    $229–425

  2. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane BUF - LGB
    10h 48m
    $138–608

  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 10h
    $624–1,614

  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
    $390–660

  5. Drive  2,529.2 mi

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

  6. 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 3m
    $188–812

  7. 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 12m
    $182–766

  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 1m
    $192–872

  9. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport 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
    12h 30m
    $212–871

Buffalo to Los Angeles by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$624Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,240.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 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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