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How to get fromToronto to Los Angelesby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Toronto to Los Angeles by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Toronto Island Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YTZ - LAX
    8h 2m
    $388–1,435

  2. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane YYZ - BUR
    11h 15m
    $201–779

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 10h
    $838–1,712

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $390–752

  5. Drive 2,511 mi

    1. Drive from Toronto to Los Angelescar car 2,511 mi
    39h 50m
    $575–830

  6. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YYZ - LAX
    8h 21m
    $230–795

  7. Shuttle to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BUF - LAX
    10h 10m
    $279–877

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 12h
    $901–2,022

Toronto to Los Angeles by bus, foot, tram, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$838Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,197.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto to Los Angeles Union Station via Detroit, MI, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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