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

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There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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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)planeBUF - LAX
    8h 10m
    $215–994

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Columbus - Mound Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2d 8h
    $205–660

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2d 8h
    $380–1,794

  4. Drive 2,529.9 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Los Angelescar2,529.9 mi
    39h 59m
    $462–667

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

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeBUF - SAN
    9h 8m
    $356–1,685

  6. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeYYZ - SMF
    10h 43m
    $436–1,104

  7. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeYYZ - SAN
    11h 1m
    $346–1,405

  8. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeYYZ - LAX
    11h 29m
    $255–714

  9. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeYYZ - SFO
    11h 18m
    $234–813

Buffalo to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and California, USA?

JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo, NY to Los Angeles Union Station via Columbus and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 8h.

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