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How to get fromCalifornia to Niagara Fallsby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Niagara Falls by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SAN - BUF
    10h 25m
    $210–885

  2. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane SMF - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus bus
    11h 50m
    $145–617

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2d 9h
    $648–1,454

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2d 11h
    $352–743

  5. Drive  2,513.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Niagara Fallscar car 2,513.1 mi
    40h 7m
    $459–663

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LAX - BUF
    10h 38m
    $235–453

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane LAX - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus bus
    10h 17m
    $231–877

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane SFO - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus bus
    10h 53m
    $254–927

  9. Fly San Diego International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane SAN - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus bus
    10h 34m
    $306–1,169

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 9h
    $706–1,774

California to Niagara Falls by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$648Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,230.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between California, USA and Niagara Falls, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Main Street & Pine Avenue via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN, Toledo, Cleveland, OH, and Ellicott Street & MTC Static in around 2d 11h.

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