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

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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)plane plane BUF - LAX
    7h 33m
    $213–941

  2. 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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 8h
    $646–1,575

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Youngstown, OHbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 10h
    $448–865

  4. Drive 2,529.9 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Los Angelescar car 2,529.9 mi
    40h 13m
    $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)plane plane BUF - SAN
    8h 56m
    $438–1,933

  6. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YYZ - SAN
    10h 59m
    $338–1,353

  7. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YYZ - SMF
    10h 54m
    $368–902

Buffalo to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$646Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and California, USA?

JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to L.A. Union Station via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton in around 2d 8h.

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