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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $107. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $107, and a train costs an average of $301.
Distance: 2591 miles (4170 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$959 Average price | $265 Average price Cheapest | $449 Average price | $700 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
70h 6m Average total duration 69h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 17m Average total duration Fastest 7h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 65h 29m Average total duration 64h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 12.5 - 25.0kg CO2 emissions | 4.2 - 10.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is $184 (€148) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Boston, MA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $449 (€362).
A flight is $694 (€560) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $959 (€774).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 64h 59m.
Train takes on average 69h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Boston, MA to Los Angeles, CA
How to get from Boston, MA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- · · · 12:30 PM70h45Boston, Bus Terminal South Station8:15 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$1121One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
- · · · 12:30 PM70h45Boston, Bus Terminal South Station8:15 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$1121One-way4 transfers
Fastest
B614879:40 AM6h20Edward L. Logan International Airport1:00 PMLos Angeles International Airport$5861One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 449 Lake Shore Limited · 3 Southwest Chief12:57 PM70h00Back Bay station, Boston, MA7:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$5691One-way1 transfer
- 449 Lake Shore Limited · 3 Southwest Chief12:50 PM70h07South Station, Boston, MA7:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$5691One-way1 transfer
- 449 Lake Shore Limited · 421 Texas Eagle12:57 PM91h38Back Bay station, Boston, MA5:35 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$5691One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · 10:00 PM75h30Boston, Bus Terminal South Station10:30 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$1121One-way4 transfers- · · +FlixBus7:35 PM70h45Boston, Bus Terminal South Station3:20 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$1181One-way3 transfers
- · · +FlixBus7:35 PM70h55Boston, Bus Terminal South Station3:30 PMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA$1181One-way3 transfers
- B613878:38 PM6h21Edward L. Logan International Airport11:59 PMLos Angeles International Airport$2751One-way0 transfers
AA2527 · AA11816:00 AM9h33Edward L. Logan International Airport12:33 PMLos Angeles International Airport$4061One-way1 transfer- B6517 · B63553:08 PM10h02Edward L. Logan International Airport10:10 PMOntario International Airport$4351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is $184 (€148) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Boston, MA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $449 (€362).
A flight is $694 (€560) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $959 (€774).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 64h 59m.
Train takes on average 69h 36m.
- Around 109 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways.
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