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How to get fromOntario to Buffaloby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Ontario to Buffalo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ONT - BUF
    7h 50m
    $241–999

  2. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza Wbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LAX - BUF
    9h 44m
    $195–849

  3. Train via San Bernardino (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 9h
    $1,401–2,502

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Buffalobus bus
    2d 11h
    $459–705

  5. Drive  2,495.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ontario to Buffalocar car 2,495.6 mi
    39h 40m
    $456–658

  6. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SNA - BUF
    8h 2m
    $353–1,168

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    3d 1h
    $1,768–2,716

Ontario to Buffalo by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,401Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,177.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Buffalo via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, San Bernardino Depot, San Bernardino, Chicago Union Station, and Buffalo Depew Station in around 2d 9h.

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