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

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There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Irvine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BUF - SNA
    8h 46m
    $352–1,602

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BUF - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    10h 4m
    $217–927

  3. 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
    $765–1,814

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheimbus bus
    2d 12h
    $462–890

  5. Drive 2,528.7 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Irvinecar car 2,528.7 mi
    40h 14m
    $462–667

Buffalo to Irvine by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$765Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Tustin via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton in around 2d 8h.

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