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

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

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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
    8h 32m
    $106–438

  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 10h
    $1,501–2,496

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    2d 12h
    $453–754

  4. Drive  2,541.3 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Long Beachcar car 2,541.3 mi
    40h 39m
    $435–628

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BUF - SNA
    9h 27m
    $237–812

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane BUF - LGB
    10h 20m
    $154–654

  7. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane BUF - BUR
    10h 58m
    $166–706

  8. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BUF - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    12h 55m
    $144–618

  9. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YYZ - LAX
    12h
    $290–865

Buffalo to Long Beach by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,501Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,248.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Long Beach, CA, 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 1st Street Station via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 2d 10h.

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