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

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Ontario by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BUF - ONT
    7h 40m
    $276–1,128

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BUF - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    9h 21m
    $205–816

  3. Train via Riverside (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 Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 8h
    $878–1,995

  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 Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    2d 10h
    $392–762

  5. Drive 2,494.5 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Ontariocar car 2,494.5 mi
    39h 43m
    $456–658

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3d 4h
    $1,022–2,285

Buffalo to Ontario by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$878Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,178.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Ontario Amtrak via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Riverside, and Riverside in around 2d 8h.

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