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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 €89. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 44m. 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 €89, and a train costs an average of €208.
Distance: 2591 miles (4170 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€819 Average price | €221 Average price Cheapest | €412 Average price |
70h 51m Average total duration 70h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration Fastest 6h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 65h 37m Average total duration 65h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.3 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 12.5 - 25.0kg CO2 emissions | 4.2 - 10.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is $42 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Boston, MA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $154 (€122).
A flight is $150 (€119) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $263 (€208).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 69h 45m.
Train takes on average 70h 0m.
- Around 86 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 Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, United, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
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