- Must visit
The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Cheapest price
€449
Average price
€482
Fastest journey
2 d 10 h 35 m
Average duration
2 d 15 h 39 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
3530 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Buffalo, NY to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Buffalo, NY to Los Angeles, CA will cost around €482 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €449.
It's difficult to get from Buffalo, NY to Los Angeles, CA without transferring at least 4 times.
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· Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €131. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €131, and a train costs an average of €256.
Distance: 2193 miles (3530 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€296 Average price | €371 Average price | €222 Average price Cheapest |
66h 39m Average total duration 66h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54h 34m Average total duration 54h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration Fastest 6h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is €75 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Buffalo, NY to Los Angeles, CA costing on average €296.
A flight is €149 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buffalo, NY to Los Angeles, CA costing on average €371.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 54h 4m.
Bus takes on average 66h 9m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 73h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €449 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 76h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €338 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 75h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €361 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 92h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €417 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 60h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €117 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 74h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €277 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 90h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €345 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 72h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €128 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 77h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €452 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 72h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €441 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 58h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €519 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 65h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €175 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 65h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €293 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 77h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €477 |
Operator Barons Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 55h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €571 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 60h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €459 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 74h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €454 |
The table below shows live departures for Buffalo, NY to Los Angeles, CA buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 12:20 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 73h10 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 5:45 AM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 77h30 | 8:15 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 7:55 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 58h35 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 7:55 AM Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center | 58h55 | 3:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 1:05 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 77h15 | 3:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 1:05 PM Cheektowaga, BNIA Drway & BNIA Terminal | 77h25 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4 transfers | |
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Buses from Buffalo, NY to Los Angeles, CA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 66h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €117 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 2193 miles (3530 km) distance in 60h 10m.
Distance 2193 miles (3530 km) |
Average bus duration 66h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €117 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 60h 10m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 91 days |
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Most Buffalo, NY to Los Angeles, CA buses use the Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center to Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. Use this guide to compare Buffalo, NY and Los Angeles, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free WiFi is available in the station. ATMs are aTM services are available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
Available at Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center: Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) is 1 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various dining options available.
Wi-Fi available in main waiting areas. ATMs are aTMs available near main concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station).
Available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station): Station fully accessible with elevators and ramps.
Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes is 1 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. ATMs are available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes.
Available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes: The station is accessible to people with disabilities.
Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore is 19 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore. ATMs are available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore.
Available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore: Basic accessibility features available for buses.
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