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How to get fromBaltimore to CaliforniaBy plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Baltimore to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BWI - SAN
    7h 44m
    $274–1,107

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    7h 55m
    $169–515

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 14h
    $432–874

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 15h
    $712–1,494

  5. Drive 2,614.3 mi

    1. Drive from Baltimore to Los Angelescar car 2,614.3 mi
    42h 43m
    $478–690

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BWI - SJC
    7h 49m
    $278–1,208

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BWI - SMF
    7h 51m
    $294–1,206

  8. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BWI - SFO
    8h 21m
    $182–715

  9. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BWI - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 55m
    $272–1,116

  10. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 16h
    $760–2,315

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 21h
    $857–1,853

Baltimore to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 14h.

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