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How to get fromAthens to Californiaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Athens to California by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ATH - SAN
    20h 48m
    $462–1,315

  2. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane ATH - LAS
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    27h 2m
    $389–1,279

  3. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ATH - SNA
    21h 7m
    $1,260–3,375

  4. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ATH - SMF
    21h 11m
    $662–1,614

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ATH - LAX
    20h 31m
    $467–973

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ATH - SFO
    20h 41m
    $470–1,023

  7. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane ATH - FAT
    21h 55m
    $511–1,811

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ATH - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    24h 3m
    $520–1,824

Athens International Airport (ATH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$567Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,977.1 mi
  • Duration: 20h 48m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and California, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours.

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