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

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There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo to Santa Monica 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 43m
    $226–418

  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
    11h 21m
    $148–658

  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 9h
    $686–1,747

  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 12h
    $391–662

  5. Drive  2,544.9 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Santa Monicacar car 2,544.9 mi
    40h 35m
    $465–671

  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 33m
    $206–856

  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
    12h 15m
    $196–770

  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 27m
    $260–865

  9. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BUF - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus
    13h 53m
    $229–910

Buffalo to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$686Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,244 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 2d 9h.

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