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How to get fromAppleton to Californiaby plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Appleton to California by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly Appleton International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ATW - SAN
    6h 52m
    $136–572

  2. Fly Appleton International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ATW - LAX
    7h 21m
    $116–460

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 2h
    $674–1,725

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Transit Centertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    $557–819

  5. Drive  2,061.4 mi

    1. Drive from Appleton to Los Angelescar car 2,061.4 mi
    33h 9m
    $377–544

  6. Fly Appleton International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ATW - SMF
    7h 11m
    $156–671

  7. Fly Appleton International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ATW - SJC
    7h 11m
    $160–673

  8. Taxi to Green Bay, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane GRB - SAN
    8h 6m
    $221–672

  9. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MKE - SAN
    8h 47m
    $231–836

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar104Weekly Planes
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,741.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and California, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly.

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