To reach the Leshan Giant Buddha from Chengdu, the most efficient and popular method is taking a high-speed train from Chengdu East or Chengdu South Railway Station to Leshan Railway Station, a journey that typically takes 45 to 60 minutes and costs between 35 and 70 CNY. For those arriving by air, direct high-speed trains also run from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Leshan in about 40 to 50 minutes. Upon arrival at Leshan Railway Station, you can take a 10 to 15-minute taxi or Didi ride for approximately 30 CNY, or use public bus number 3 or 605, which takes about 45 to 60 minutes to reach the scenic area. Alternatively, long-distance buses depart from Chengdu's Xinnanmen Bus Station, reaching Leshan in roughly 2 hours for about 47 CNY, from where you can transfer to local bus 13 or a taxi. For the best views, visitors can choose to enter the park to walk down to the Buddha's feet or take a 30-minute sightseeing boat from the nearby pier to view the statue from the river.