There are 9 ways to get from California to Toronto by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane LAX - YYZ
7h 42m$340–1,131Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
2d 9h$1,007–2,093Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
2d 11h$497–964Drive 4,033.2 km
- Drive from Los Angeles to Torontocar 4,033.2 km
40h 1m$798–1,152Fly San Francisco International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane SFO - YYZ
8h 18m$344–1,232Fly San Diego International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane SAN - YYZ
7h 59m$422–1,520Fly Sacramento International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane SMF - YYZ
9h 15m$662–1,518Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LAX - BUF
- Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1
11h 7m$450–791Train
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
2d 12h$1,070–2,520
California to Toronto by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Toronto is to fly and shuttle which costs $450 - $800 and takes 11h 7m.
The fastest way to get from California to Toronto is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $340 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Toronto. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Toronto via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
No, there is no direct train from California to Toronto station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Toronto Union Station via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
The distance between California and Toronto is 3543 km. The road distance is 4033.2 km.
The best way to get from California to Toronto without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs $1,000 - $2,100.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from California to Toronto, including transfers.
California to Toronto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Toronto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Toronto is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $340 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $490 - $1,000 and takes 2 days 11h, you could also train, which costs $1,000 - $2,600 and takes 2 days 12h.
What companies run services between California, USA and Toronto, ON, Canada?
Porter Airlines, Air Canada, and Delta fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Toronto via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN, and Detroit Bus Station in around 2d 11h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $800–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $800–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
California to Toronto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Toronto is 3h ahead of California. It is currently 2:57 PM in California and 5:57 PM in Toronto.
California to Toronto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Toronto is 4033 km. It takes approximately 40h 1m to drive from California to Toronto.
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