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How to get fromCalifornia to Buffaloby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from California to Buffalo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeLAX - BUF
    7h 25m
    $365–1,593

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Buffalo, NYbus
    2d 11h
    $261–519

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2d 8h
    $268–1,636

  4. Drive 2,529.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Buffalocar2,529.5 mi
    40h 1m
    $462–667

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeSAN - BUF
    8h 45m
    $556–2,585

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)planeSMF - YYZ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle
    10h 46m
    $436–1,103

California to Buffalo by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Court Street & Pearl Street via Chicago Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station, Dick Road & AMTRAK Station, and Walden Avenue & Thruway Transit Center in around 2d 8h.

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